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CURRENT ONCOLOGY
卷 29, 期 11, 页码 8917-8936出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29110701
关键词
COVID-19; coronavirus; cancer; health literacy; vaccination; knowledge; attitudes; practices
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This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment, psychology, knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cancer patients. The results show that most participants did not experience treatment delays and vaccination rates were high. Non-white participants and those who referred to journal articles for information reported higher psychological impact scores.
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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