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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2015

Perceptions of QOL among caregivers of Mexican ancestry of adults with advanced cancer.

Gloria Juarez, Joan J Branin, Monica Rosales

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Article in Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Gloria JuarezNursing Research and Education, Department of Population Sciences, City of Hope, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA, gjuarezphd@outlook.com.
Joan J Branin
Monica Rosales
City of Hope · USLos Angeles County Department of Public Health · USUniversity of La Verne · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThere is a substantial gap in the literature about the perceptions of QOL of caregivers of Mexican ancestry. This qualitative study explores the role of culture on the perceptions of QOL of this understudied population.

methodsTwenty caregivers providing care to adults with advanced cancer were interviewed. Thematic analysis identified several themes for each domain of QOL, including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains and the role of culture.

resultsCultural background influenced all of the QOL domains. There was a tremendous synergy across domains of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. Extended family and religious beliefs, life experiences, and culture were important components of QOL for these caregivers. Cultural expectations influenced role functioning and caregiver burden.

conclusionThis study informs our understanding of the role of culture on perceptions of QOL. Future investigations should be conducted with other Latino subgroups to describe QOL and to determine the role of culture on perceived QOL. Interventions should be specifically designed to improve caregivers' QOL and to reduce the burden of cancer in this underserved population.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalPerceptionAdultCaregiversCultureFamilyFemaleHumansMaleMexican AmericansMiddle AgedNeoplasmsQuality of Life

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