Cancer Knowledge in Caregivers of Children With Cancer: Associations With Social Determinants of Health

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Authors

Nikhil V. Kumar · Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Shilpa Nataraj · University of California San Diego

Kayleigh Kornher · University of California San Diego

Marcos Real · University of California San Diego

Brittney Love · Harvard University

Joseph Morales · University of California San Diego

Bianca P. Perdomo

Abstract

Hispanic caregivers and those with limited HL tended to have lower baseline knowledge of their child's new cancer diagnosis. Our findings underscore the need for early, tailored interventions to increase cancer knowledge and facilitate healthcare navigation in underserved populations.

Topics & Keywords

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research Family Support in Illness

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Blood & Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/1545-5017.70246

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