Journal article
Migrant health in cancer: Outcome disparities and the determinant role of migrant-specific variables
M Sze, P Butow, M Bell, L Vaccaro, S Dong, M Eisenbruch, M Jefford, A Girgis, M King, J McGrane, W Ng, R Asghari, P Parente, W Liauw, D Goldstein
Oncologist | Published : 2015
Abstract
Background. Multiethnic societies face challenges in delivering evidence-based culturally competent health care. This study compared health-related quality of life and psychological morbidity in a hospital-based sample of first-generation migrants and Australian-born Anglo cancer patients, controlling for potential confounders related to migrant status. Further, it explored the relative contribution of ethnicity versus migrant-related variables. Methods. Eligible participants, recruitedvia16oncologyclinics in Australia, included those over the age of 18, diagnosed with cancer (any type or stage) within the previous 12 months and having commenced treatment at least 1 month previously. Results..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was supported by a grant from the Cancer Australia and beyondblue under the Priority-Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme, with some additional financial support provided by Multicultural Health Service, South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Health under the Cultural Diversity Health Enhancement Grants Program. Phyllis Butow holds a National Health and Medical Research Council Senior Principal Research Fellowship, Madeleine King is supported by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia, and Afaf Girgis is supported by a Cancer Institute New South Wales grant.