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Physical and mental health status and health behaviors of childhood cancer survivors: Findings from the 2009 BRFSS survey

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Phillips‐Salimi, Celeste R., Lommel, Karen, Andrykowski, Michael A.·2012·Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Background: The growing number of childhood cancer survivors makes examination of their current physical and mental health status and health behaviors an important concern. Much of what is known about the long‐term outcomes of childhood cancer survivors comes from the Childhood Cancer Cohort Study (CCSS) which uses sibling controls. Procedure: Using data from the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, 651 childhood cancer survivors and 142,932 non‐cancer peer controls were identified. The two groups were compared on a variety of physical and mental health status and health behavior variables using ANCOVA and binary logistic regression. Results: While controlling for differences in age, sex, and minority status, survivors significantly (P ≤ 0.001) had poorer socioeconomic outcomes, more comorbid conditions, lower life satisfaction, less social and emotional support, poorer general health, and reported more days per month of poor physical and mental health than non‐cancer individuals. Survivors were more likely to report being a current smoker [odds ratio (OR) = 2.33; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.98–2.73; P < 0.001]; tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (OR = 1.79; 95% CI, 1.52–2.11; P < 0.001); and that at least one HIV situation applied to them (OR = 2.06; 95% CI, 1.55–2.74; P < 0.001). No significant differences were found between groups in regards alcohol use and diet. Conclusions: Results support and extend previous findings reported by the CCSS. New findings regarding survivors' increased likelihood to engage in risky behaviors proposes new directions for future research. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2012; 58: 964–970. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Authors
Phillips‐Salimi, C. R., Lommel, K., & Andrykowski, M. A.
Affiliations
University of Kentucky (US)
Venue
Pediatric Blood & Cancer
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-10-19
Volume
58
Issue
6
Pages
964-970
ISSN
  • 1545-5009 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-5017
OpenAlex
W2050283462
Cited by
68
References
40
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FWCI
4.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Pediatric Blood & Cancer (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Office of Women's Health Research (K12 DA014040-10)
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Keywords
childhood cancer survivors, long-term outcomes, physical health, mental health, health behavior, smoking, HIV testing, comorbidities, socioeconomic status, life satisfaction, social support, risk-taking, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
MeSH terms
Adult, Data Collection, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Neoplasms, Psychology, Social Class, Health Behavior, Comorbidity, Survivors

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