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Chapter 4 - The International and Cultural Context of Cancer

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 September 2022

Leonor Rodriguez
Leonor Rodriguez
Affiliation:
UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway
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The chapter is a compilation of international research on the impact of parental cancer, as well as the policy and practice which have an impact on how children, young people and families experience parental cancer. More research is needed in different areas of the world as well as more culturally sensitive information is also needed. Some areas of the world lack appropriate databases and policy to understand the magnitude of parental cancer but also to be able to provide culturally sensitive supports. Cultural aspects such as socio-economic backgrounds, parenting practices and family characteristics are cultural determinants of cancer. The book makes the case for healthcare practitioners to have more culturally sensitive practices to support individual families and their needs.

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cancercultureinternational contextpolicypractice
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Parenting through Cancer
An Evidence-Based Guide for Healthcare Professionals Supporting Families
 , pp. 47 - 58
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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