Publications by authors named "Anne Katrine Graudal Levinsen"
Purpose: This study investigates the association between socioeconomic position (SEP) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a cross-sectional cohort among cancer survivors and compares with cancer-free people.
Methods: Survivors of colorectal, hematological, gynecological, prostate, thyroid cancer, and melanoma diagnosed 2000-2014 were identified in the PROFILES registry, and an age- and sex-matched cancer-free population were identified in the CentER panel. HRQoL, education, and comorbidity were self-reported.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on cancer survivors in Denmark, exploring how health-related quality of life (HRQoL) varies based on education levels among survivors of different cancers (breast, prostate, lung, colon).
- A cross-sectional questionnaire was used to assess various HRQoL factors, with a notable participation rate of 42%, revealing that those with less education face more significant impairments and severe symptoms.
- Findings indicate that cancer survivors with shorter education (≤9 years) are at a higher risk for HRQoL issues, highlighting the importance of targeted screening and symptom management in post-cancer care.
Background: Many cancer survivors experience late effects after cancer. Comorbidity, health literacy, late effects, and help-seeking behavior may affect healthcare use and may differ among socioeconomic groups. We examined healthcare use among cancer survivors, compared with cancer-free individuals, and investigated educational differences in healthcare use among cancer survivors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Despite structural and cultural similarities across the Nordic countries, differences in cancer survival remain. With a focus on similarities and differences between the Nordic countries, we investigated the association between socioeconomic position (SEP) and stage at diagnosis, anticancer treatment and cancer survival to describe patterns, explore underlying mechanisms and identify knowledge gaps in the Nordic countries.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review of population based observational studies.