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Gynecologic cancer survivor preferences for provider communication regarding sexual health after treatment: a qualitative study.
Girard, A; Arenella, K; Rider, G N; Teoh, D; Vogel, R I.
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  • Girard A; Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual & Gender Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA. girar023@umn.edu.
  • Arenella K; Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA. girar023@umn.edu.
  • Rider GN; Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. girar023@umn.edu.
  • Teoh D; California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
  • Vogel RI; Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual & Gender Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Support Care Cancer ; 32(10): 629, 2024 Sep 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39225859
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Survivorship from gynecologic cancers is becoming increasingly prevalent. There are significant sexual side effects that influence quality of life that would be reduced with proper intervention; however, existing literature highlights the lack of understanding of the sexual health needs within this population. Furthermore, multiple studies show that one contributing factor to sexual well-being in survivorship is provider-patient communication. The aim of this study is to explore experiences of sexual distress and survivor experiences of sexual health communication.

METHODS:

Adult participants who had been out of active treatment for 3 months were recruited to participate in focus groups. Six focus groups (n = 32) were conducted with survivors of gynecologic cancers via Zoom. Research team members analyzed content using thematic analysis.

RESULTS:

Two broad themes were identified Experiences of provider communication and Preferences for provider communication, with subthemes nested under both. Subthemes from the Experiences theme included absent/lacking communication, negative experiences, emotional reaction to lack of communication, and feeling like sexuality was not valued. Subthemes from the Preferences theme included more conversation and open communication about sexuality, more resources/referrals, and more provider training on sexuality.

CONCLUSION:

Survivor experiences of subjective sexual health are often dependent on the type and quality of information they receive from their healthcare team during treatment. Unfortunately, the majority of participants endorsed negative or absent communication related to their sexual health needs, leading to additional distress.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Grupos Focales / Comunicación / Investigación Cualitativa / Salud Sexual / Supervivientes de Cáncer / Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Support Care Cancer Asunto de la revista: NEOPLASIAS / SERVICOS DE SAUDE Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Alemania
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Grupos Focales / Comunicación / Investigación Cualitativa / Salud Sexual / Supervivientes de Cáncer / Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Support Care Cancer Asunto de la revista: NEOPLASIAS / SERVICOS DE SAUDE Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Alemania