Risk for psychosocial problems in pediatric cancer: Impact of socioeconomics

Cynthia W. Karlson; Maria L. Smith; Stacey Haynes; Melissa A. Faith; Jessica Pierce; T. David Elkin; Gail Megason

doi:10.1080/02739615.2013.816602

Risk for psychosocial problems in pediatric cancer: Impact of socioeconomics

Cynthia W. Karlson, Maria L. Smith, Stacey Haynes, Melissa A. Faith, Jessica Pierce, T. David Elkin, Gail Megason

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The aim of this study was to investigate demographic and socioeconomic variables associated with risk for patient and family problems over the course of 1 year in a largely low-income and rural pediatric oncology population. Caregivers (n = 163) completed the Psychosocial Assessment Tool 2.0 up to 4 times during regular clinic visits. Multilevel modeling examined change over time, as well as demographic and socioeconomic variables associated with psychosocial risk. Results suggest that pediatric oncology patients with caregivers of lower educational attainment and financial difficulties are at significantly greater risk for psychosocial problems, and should be offered early psychological intervention.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	231-247
Number of pages	17
Journal	children's Health Care
Volume	42
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2013.816602
State	Published - Nov 25 2013

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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