HRQOL is demonstrably an excellent conceptual model
with a good structural framework by which researchers can
assess and understand the impact of cancer and its treatments
on patients (Aziz & Rowland, 2002; Padilla, Grant, Ferrell, &
Presant, 1996). But how can the variability in contexts such as
culture, socioecologic status, and demographic characteristics
be accommodated? Variations exist in the conceptualization of
and methodologic approaches to studying HRQOL in culturally
diverse populations