Social risk factors screening preferences among breast and prostate cancer survivors: A qualitative study

Laura C. Schubel, National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA.
Jessica Rivera Rivera, Implementation Science; Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA.
Mandi L. Pratt-Chapman, The George Washington University Cancer Center, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
Joseph Astorino, The George Washington University Cancer Center, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
Teletia Taylor, Howard University College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA.
Robin Littlejohn, National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA.
Judith Lee Smith, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Susan A. Sabatino, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Arica White, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Bryan O Buckley, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety, Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA.
Christopher King, School of Health at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA; Department of Health Systems Administration, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.
Jeanne Mandelblatt, Department of Oncology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.
Christopher Gallagher, Department of Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Hannah Arem, Implementation Science; Healthcare Delivery Research, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

2-13-2025

Journal

Journal of psychosocial oncology

DOI

10.1080/07347332.2025.2463389

Keywords

Hispanic; cancer survivorship; health‑related social needs; social risk screening

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This project aimed to understand the experiences and preferences for social risk factor screening among racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse cancer survivors in the Washington, DC, region. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with English, Spanish, and Amharic-speaking breast and prostate cancer survivors. Data were inductively coded to identify themes, and differences by race and preferred language were evaluated. FINDINGS: Twenty-two interviews in English (n = 14), Spanish (n = 7), and Amharic (n = 1) among participants who identified as Black (n = 8), White (n = 5), Asian (n = 1), Other (n = 6), and multiracial (n = 2) were completed. Participants reported unresolved needs during treatment including transportation, healthful food, mental health care, financial help, and employment assistance. COVID-19 exacerbated many needs. Most participants did not recall discussing needs with oncology teams, but all participants were open to having these conversations. CONCLUSION(S): This research reveals that cancer survivors might benefit from culturally appropriate strategies that address social needs.

Department

Clinical Research and Leadership

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