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COVID-19 and Cancer Patients in the Second Year of the Pandemic: Investigating Treatment Impact, Information Sources, and COVID-19-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices.
Ugas, Mohamed A; Avery, Lisa; Wang, Yanning; Berlin, Alejandro; Giuliani, Meredith E; Krzyzanowska, Monika; Papadakos, Tina J; Quartey, Naa Kwarley Linda; Samoil, Diana; Papadakos, Janet K.
  • Ugas MA; Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada.
  • Avery L; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada.
  • Wang Y; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, Canada.
  • Berlin A; Biostatistics Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada.
  • Giuliani ME; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P5, Canada.
  • Krzyzanowska M; Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada.
  • Papadakos TJ; Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
  • Quartey NKL; Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada.
  • Samoil D; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P5, Canada.
  • Papadakos JK; Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON M5G 2C1, Canada.
Curr Oncol ; 29(11): 8917-8936, 2022 Nov 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2116235
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The novel coronavirus that has triggered the present COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, resulting in widespread morbidity and mortality. Patients with cancer remain one of the most vulnerable subsets of the population to the disease. This study examined the effects of the pandemic on cancer patients' treatment, psychology, knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

METHODS:

A survey was emailed to 9861 patients at a cancer centre in Toronto, Canada. Descriptive results were summarized. Qualitative feedback was coded and summarized. Regression modelling was used to explore factors associated with patient psychological well-being, knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

RESULTS:

A total of 1760 surveys were completed, with a response rate of 17.8%. Most participants did not experience any pandemic-related treatment delays, and vaccination rates were high. Participants who identified themselves as non-white (OR 3.30, CI 1.30-5.30; p ≤ 0.001), and those who referred to journal articles for information (p = 0.002) reported higher psychological impact scores. There were no significant predictors of whether participants would use personal protective equipment when leaving their homes or whether they would go to crowded places.

DISCUSSION:

This study provides another snapshot of cancer patients perceptions and needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Curr Oncol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Curroncol29110701

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Curr Oncol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Curroncol29110701