Publications by authors named "K Doost"
Article Synopsis
- This study explores how factors within the healthcare system impact social support for Black and white cancer survivors, focusing specifically on breast and lung cancer.
- It combines data from focus groups and interviews to highlight the role of social support in addressing challenges during treatment, such as managing symptoms and communicating with healthcare providers.
- The findings reveal notable racial differences in how support is needed and given, with a reliance on personal networks potentially deepening existing racial disparities in cancer care.
Views on personalized medicine: do the attitudes of African American and white prescription drug consumers differ?
Public Health Genomics
October 2010
Aims: Although recent advances in pharmacogenomics are making possible the use of genetic testing to determine the best medication for patients, little is known about how patients view such procedures. The aims for this study that were developed collaboratively as part of a community-academic partnership are: (1) What are the attitudes and perceptions of prescription drug consumers concerning personalized medicine and genetic testing for drug compatibility and how do they differ between African American and white patients? (2) What are the attitudes and perceptions of patients concerning race-based prescribing and how do they differ between African American and white patients?
Methods: We conducted 6 focus groups, 2 with white participants and 4 with African American participants. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed to ascertain common themes.