SDOH Factors Impact Health Perceptions in Black, Hispanic Ovarian Cancer Survivors

Social determinants of health (SDOH) factors significantly influence the overall health perceptions of Black and Hispanic ovarian cancer survivors, according to a study published in Gynecologic Oncology.1 Annually, about 20,000 women in the US are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and 13,000 die from it.2 Also, the overall 5-year survival rate for Black women with ovarian cancer is 41% versus 49% for White women. Although ovarian cancer incidence remains higher in White women, the researchers explained that Black and Hispanic women continue to experience disparities in survival and recurrence rates.1 While the causes of ovarian cancer disparities are multi-dimensional, they considered SDOH to be key contributors. Therefore, the researchers conducted a study to evaluate the influences of SDOH on the perceived health and well-being of Black and Hispanic ovarian cancer survivors compared to White ovarian cancer survivors. Social determinants of health (SDOH) factors significantly impact the overall health perceptions of Black and Hispanic ovarian cancer survivors. | Image Credit: Seventyfour – stock.adobe.com Consequently, the researchers conducted a cross-sectional study using overall health and SDOH survey data collected by the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program from May 2017 to September 2023.3 The All of Us Research Program collects...