ASPO Abstracts
The association between health literacy and healthcare delays by nativity among cancer survivors: An All of Us Cohort study
Category: Cancer Health Disparities
Conference Year: 2023
Abstract Body:
Purpose: Healthcare delays (HcD) negatively impact overall health and increase mortality risk among cancer survivors (CS). CS who reported low health literacy (HL) are more likely to lack understanding of their diagnosis and adhere to follow-up care, promoting poor health outcomes. In addition, nativity (foreign- vs US-born) has been associated with low HL and poor healthcare access. Given that foreign-born individuals may experience lower HL than their US-born counterparts, it is crucial to assess the association of HL and HcD in a US CS sample and exploring nativity differences. Methods: Survey data from CS collected between May 2018 to April 2021 from the "All of Us
Keywords: Health literacy, Healthcare delays, Cancer survivors