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Title: Sexual health in Belgian cervical cancer survivors: an exploratory qualitative study.
Authors: Naert, Eline (AUTHOR), Van Hulle, Hans (AUTHOR), De Jaeghere, Emiel A. (AUTHOR), Orije, Marjolein R. P. (AUTHOR), Roels, Sarah (AUTHOR), Salihi, Rawand (AUTHOR), Traen, Koen J. (AUTHOR), Watty, Kristien (AUTHOR), Kinnaer, Lise-Marie (AUTHOR), Verstraelen, Hans (AUTHOR), Tummers, Philippe (AUTHOR), Vandecasteele, Katrien (AUTHOR), Denys, Hannelore G. (AUTHOR)
Source: Quality of Life Research. May2024, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p1401-1414. 14p.
Subjects: Sexual health, Cervical cancer, Cancer survivors, Medical personnel, Libido, Menopause, Dyspareunia, Climacteric
Abstract: Purpose: To assess experiences of sexuality and of receiving sexual healthcare in cervical cancer (CC) survivors. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study using semistructured one-on-one interviews was conducted with 15 Belgian CC survivors recruited in 5 hospitals from August 2021 to February 2022. The interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. COREQ and SRQR reporting guidelines were applied. Results: Most participants experienced an altered sexuality after CC treatment with often long-term loss/lack of sex drive, little/no spontaneity, limitation of positions to avoid dyspareunia, less intense orgasms, or no sexual activity at all. In some cases, emotional intimacy became more prominent. Physical (vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, menopausal symptoms) and psychological consequences (guilt, changed self-image) were at the root of the altered sexuality. Treatment-induced menopause reduced sex drive. In premenopausal patients, treatment and/or treatment-induced menopause resulted in the sudden elimination of family planning. Most participants highlighted the need to discuss their altered sexual experience with their partner to grow together toward a new interpretation of sexuality. To facilitate this discussion, most of the participants emphasized the need for greater partner involvement by healthcare providers (HPs). The oncology nurse or sexologist was the preferred HP with whom to discuss sexual health. The preferred timing for information about the sexual consequences of treatment was at treatment completion or during early follow-up. Conclusion: Both treatment-induced physical and psychological experiences were prominent and altered sexuality. Overall, there was a need for HPs to adopt proactive patient-tailored approaches to discuss sexual health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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