Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

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Health-related Quality of Life in Elderly Asian American and Non-Hispanic White Cancer Survivors

  • Suzanne Vang (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences & School of Social Work, Columbia University)
  • Received : 2022.11.10
  • Accepted : 2023.09.03
  • Published : 2023.09.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess predictors of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in elderly Asian American and non-Hispanic White cancer survivors. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional secondary data analyses using the combined datasets from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program and the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey. Results: Elderly Asian American cancer survivors reported a lower mental HRQoL but a comparable physical HRQoL relative to elderly non-Hispanic White cancer survivors. Stress factors, such as comorbidities, difficulties with activities of daily living, and a history of depressive symptoms, along with coping resources like self-rated health and the ability to take the survey in English, were significantly associated with mental and physical HRQoL. Among elderly Asian American cancer survivors, a significantly lower mental HRQoL was observed among those taking the survey in the Chinese language. Conclusions: The findings suggest that race exerts a differential impact on HRQoL. Interventions should be designed to address the distinct cultural, linguistic, and systemic needs of elderly Asian American cancer survivors. Such an approach could assist in reducing cancer-related health disparities.

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Acknowledgement

The author wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Ada Mui of Columbia University for her mentorship throughout this project.

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