Arnethea L. Sutton|Jun He|Megan C. Edmonds|Vanessa B. Sheppard
Medical Mistrust in Black Breast Cancer Patients: Acknowledging the Roles of the Trustor and the Trustee
Virginia Commonwealth University|Virginia Commonwealth University|Virginia Commonwealth University|Virginia Commonwealth University
studies indicate black patients report higher medical mistrust compared white counterparts however little known factors associated higher medical mistrust among black breast cancer patients examined predictors medical mistrust relationships medical mistrust subscales mistrust process care factors identify opportunities promote positive healthcare interactions trustees eg providers black breast cancer patients trustors secondary analysis conducted survey data 210 black women confirmed diagnosis invasive breast cancer participants completed telephone surveys consisting questions pertaining sociodemographics attitudes beliefs medical care breast cancer treatments multiple linear regression determined factors associated medical mistrust mistrust subscales participants 61 age 50 currently single 648 women greater medical mistrust reported less satisfaction trustees technical ability p 00001 greater satisfaction propensity access care p 005 additionally women public insurance demonstrated greater mistrust p 001 suspicion p 005 women private insurance women less education reported greater perceived discrimination women least bachelors degree findings study may inform future endeavors educate providers ways effectively interact treat black breast cancer patients opportunities develop interventions address tackle issues mistrust reported black patients may contribute ongoing efforts reduce health disparities