HMP Global July 18, 2024
Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly impact the perceived well-being of Black and Hispanic patients who survived ovarian cancer compared to White survivors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address disparities according to research published in Gynecologic Oncology.
The 5-year survival rate for Black women with ovarian cancer is 41%, compared to 49% for White women. Researchers attribute disparities in survival and recurrence rates to SDOH, prompting a study on the impact of these factors on the well-being of Black and Hispanic ovarian cancer survivors.
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study using health and SDOH survey data from the All of Us Research Program. The program collects data from over 500 000 racially diverse patients. Among 1 250 included...
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