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ArticleCurrent oncology reports2025

The State of Psychosocial Oncology Research on Black Canadian Affected by Cancer: A Scoping Review.

Ghizlène Sehabi, Wardat Yasmine Sehabi, Emma Kearns, Celeste Holy, Alanna K Chu, Lauriane Giguère, Patrick R Labelle, Jude Mary Cénat, Sophie Lebel

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Article in Current oncology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ghizlène SehabiSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. gseha100@uottawa.ca.
Wardat Yasmine SehabiFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Emma KearnsSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Celeste HolySchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Alanna K ChuSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Lauriane GiguèreSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Patrick R LabelleSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Jude Mary CénatSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Sophie LebelSchool of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThis study aims to examine the current state of psychosocial oncology (PSO) research concerning Black Canadian communities, focusing on their experiences, psychological states, and non-biological aspects of their cancer journey. RECENT

findingsAlthough there has been increased attention to PSO in the past two decades, there remains a lack of studies specifically addressing the experiences of Black Canadians affected by cancer. This is especially concerning considering the disparities identified by PSO researchers among Black individuals in the United States and the acknowledged health inequities affecting Black individuals in Canada. This scoping review identified a total of five studies that highlighted the significance of religion and spirituality in coping with cancer among Black individuals. While faith emerged as a crucial source of strength, there was notable hesitation to discuss religious beliefs in mainstream support settings. Additional barriers, including stigma surrounding cancer, transportation issues, and limited access to care, further complicated their healthcare experiences. This review reveals critical gaps in research regarding the PSO experiences of Black Canadians affected by cancer and underscores the urgent need for additional studies and the development of tailored support programs to address their unique psychosocial needs and barriers to care.

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Black PeopleNeoplasmsAdaptation, PsychologicalCanadaHumansBlack communitiesCancerOncologyPsychosocial oncology

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PMID39753815

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