Exploring financial challenges faced by LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Financial Hardship among LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors and Caregivers: Prevalence, Determinants, and Access to Care
This study looks at the money struggles that LGBTQ+ people who have survived cancer and their caregivers face, aiming to understand how these challenges impact their ability to get care and enjoy life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10976488 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the financial hardships experienced by LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and their caregivers, focusing on the prevalence and determinants of these challenges. By utilizing multiple national datasets and conducting in-depth qualitative interviews, the study aims to uncover the unique economic burdens faced by this population due to stigma and discrimination. The findings will provide insights into how financial hardship affects access to care and overall quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals dealing with cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include LGBTQ+ individuals who are cancer survivors or caregivers of cancer survivors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as LGBTQ+ or who are not involved in cancer care may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and resources for LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and caregivers, enhancing their access to care and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging research on financial hardships in LGBTQ+ populations, this study's specific focus on cancer survivors and caregivers using national datasets is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waters, Austin Richard — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Waters, Austin Richard
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.