Communication about sexual health with breast cancer survivors: Variation among patient and provider perspectives

2016 ◽  
Vol 99 (11) ◽  
pp. 1814-1820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mollie Rose Canzona ◽  
David Garcia ◽  
Carla L. Fisher ◽  
Meghan Raleigh ◽  
Virginia Kalish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Provider Perspectives ◽  
Patient And Provider Perspectives

scholarly journals Sexual Inactivity and Sexual Dissatisfaction Among Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Qianqian Mu ◽  
Yan Fu ◽  
Xiaoxia Zhang ◽  
Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Sexual Knowledge ◽  
Sexual Dissatisfaction ◽  
The Impact

Abstract PurposeTo measure the sexual activity of breast cancer survivors and their partners to better understand the causes of sexual inactivity and sexual dissatisfaction in this population.MethodsWe investigated the proportion of sexual activity and sexual dissatisfaction in a cross‐sectional study and described their association with sexual health information sexual thoughts, socio‐demographic factors, body image, marital satisfaction, and mental health problems. We enrolled 438 eligible couples by convenient sampling. The statistical analysis and graphical work were completed using SPSS and Graphpad Prism.ResultsOf all participants, 58.66% (257/438) reported being sexually inactive. Of the 41.3% (181/438) sexually active participants, 96.7% (175/181) were considered to have sexual dysfunction. Patients’ sexual knowledge related to their disease, such as “sexual activity may impede disease recovery (AOR = 1.642; 95% CI: 1.119~2.409)”, “sexual activity may cause cancer recurrence or metastasis (AOR = 1.526; 95% CI: 1.012~2.302)”, “sexual activity could change the estrogen level and stimulate tumor growth (AOR = 1.585; 95% CI: 1.021~2.460)” were significantly associated with sexual inactivity. Psychological issues related to sexual activity, and hospital's sexual health resources, such as“anxiety (AOR = 2.141; 95% CI: 1.400~3.272)”, “depression (AOR =2.082; 95% CI: 1.317~3.293)”, “feeling less feminine as a result of your disease or treatment (AOR = 1.526; 95% CI: 1.012~2.302) ”, “dissatisfied with their physical appearance (AOR = 1.514; 95% CI: 1.010~2.271) ”, “medical providers provide information on sexual health (AOR = 4.459; 95% CI: 2.044~9.730) ”, “used sexual health aids (AOR = 1.514; 95% CI: 1.010~2.271) ” were significantly associated with sexual dissatisfaction. We also identified that the sexual demands of the partner led to increased sexual dissatisfaction among the survivors. ConclusionsMost Chinese breast cancer survivors were sexually inactive. Patients’ sexual knowledge related to their disease was the great barrier to sexual activity. Improving psychological problems associated with sexual activity and providing professional sexual health resources in hospitals can effectively improve sexual satisfaction among survivors. In addition, the impact of the partner's proactive needs on sexual satisfaction also needs to be considered when developing couples' therapy together.

Predictors of Sexual Health in Women After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2371-2371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Ganz ◽  
Katherine A. Desmond ◽  
Thomas R. Belin ◽  
Beth E. Meyerowitz ◽  
Julia H. Rowland
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
The Common

PURPOSE: To identify variables that might be predictive of sexual health (interest, dysfunction, and satisfaction) in a large sample of breast cancer survivors, with a validation conducted in a second, independent sample. PATIENTS AND METHODS: On the basis of a conceptual framework of sexual health in breast cancer survivors, we performed multivariable regression analyses to estimate sexual interest, dysfunction, and satisfaction in both samples. Additional analyses were performed using stepwise regression and recursive partitioning to explore in each sample the relative contributions of the independent variables toward predicting the outcome measures. RESULTS: The models for sexual interest accounted for at least 33% of the variance, and the significant predictors common to the two samples were having a new partner since the diagnosis of breast cancer, mental health score, and body image score. For sexual dysfunction, the models in the two samples explained at least 33% of the variance, and the common significant predictors were vaginal dryness, past chemotherapy use, and having a new partner since diagnosis. The sexual satisfaction models explained at least 27% of the variance, with the common significant predictors being the quality of the partnered relationship and sexual problems in the partner. CONCLUSION: Among the predictors of sexual health, several are mutable (vaginal dryness, emotional well-being, body image, the quality of the partnered relationship, and sexual problems in the partner), and these should be considered for future interventions to address the sexual health and well-being of breast cancer survivors.

Clinician Barriers Concerning Sexual Health Conversations Interview Guide--For Breast Cancer Survivors

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mollie Rose Canzona ◽  
Christy J. W. Ledford ◽  
Carla L. Fisher ◽  
David Garcia ◽  
Meghan Raleigh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Interview Guide

scholarly journals Self-reported sexual health: Breast cancer survivors compared to women from the general population – an observational study

BMC Cancer ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Oberguggenberger ◽  
Caroline Martini ◽  
Nathalie Huber ◽  
Lesley Fallowfield ◽  
Michael Hubalek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
General Population ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

Clinician barriers to initiating sexual health conversations with breast cancer survivors: The influence of assumptions and situational constraints.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mollie Rose Canzona ◽  
Christy J. W. Ledford ◽  
Carla L. Fisher ◽  
David Garcia ◽  
Meghan Raleigh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Situational Constraints
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