A cross-sectional examination of caregiver mental health and childhood cancer survivors' tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use.

Caitlin M FischerAnn S HamiltonRhona I SlaughterJoel Milam

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

These findings suggest that caregiver PTSS is partially associated with CCS behavioral health. Survivorship care may improve tobacco use prevention efforts by incorporating family or caregiver mental health needs. Future research should examine the potential mediating effect of CCS mental health, including depressive symptoms, on this relationship.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
mental illness
healthcare
quality improvement
palliative care
public health
social support
human health
risk assessment
social media
chronic pain
sleep quality
alcohol consumption