Inequities Among Cancer Caregivers with Diverse Identities: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions

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Purpose of Review: The number of older adults with cancer relying on support from caregivers continues to increase. Health disparities in older adults with cancer often extend to their caregivers. This review aims to assess the state of cancer caregiving research in historically underrepresented diverse populations and provide recommendations for future research and policy. Recent Findings: Research on caregivers of older adults with cancer from diverse backgrounds has primarily been descriptive. Health disparities for historically underrepresented caregivers (LGBTQ + , BIPOC, rural, young adults, youth) exist across several dimensions (e.g., financial, mental, and physical health, and access to caregiver support). Few published studies have closely examined the unique experiences of these caregivers nor provided culturally appropriate tailored interventions. Summary: Health equity research within caregiving populations is in its infancy. Priorities for future work should focus on identifying modifiable targets for intervention, changing systems-level processes in acknowledging and supporting caregivers, and creating policies that reduce financial inequities of caregiving.

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Tan, K. R., Waters, A. R., Chen, Q., Hendricks, B. A., Coombs, L. A., & Kent, E. E. (2023, July 1). Inequities Among Cancer Caregivers with Diverse Identities: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions. Current Oncology Reports. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-023-01415-3

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