Study protocol published: Childhood cancer survival and social determinants in children with a migrant background
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We are happy to announce the publication of a new study protocol in BMJ Open. The protocol outlines a systematic review that will investigate childhood cancer survival among children with a migrant background and explore the social determinants that may influence these outcomes.
Background
Childhood cancer survival rates are not equal for all children. Disparities exist both between and within high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries. Evidence suggests that children from migrant backgrounds may experience poorer outcomes. Factors such as language barriers, cultural misunderstandings and limited access to support networks can lead to delays in diagnosis and challenges during treatment.
Systematic review
The outlined systematic review will include studies reporting childhood cancer survival outcomes among children with a migrant background and explore how social determinants of health are potentially associated with these outcomes. Data will be collected from major databases, and findings will be synthesized narratively to better understand how migration-related and social factors may influence childhood cancer survival. If sufficient comparable data on survival outcomes among children with and without a migrant background are available, a meta-analysis will also be conducted.
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Read the study protocol
Read the full study protocol ‘Cancer survival and its social determinants among children with a migrant background: systematic review protocol’. It is written by Vian Rajabzadeh, Abla Sami, Arja H Harila, David A Richards, Joanne Woodford, and Louise von Essen.