ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2017
Sexual health needs and educational intervention preferences for women with cancer.
Article in Breast cancer research and treatment, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06121258 (Sexual Health and Breast Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 59 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Sexual Health and Breast Cancer: Developing Appropriate Education for Women Going Through Treatment
Who cites it
59 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Cancer therapy-related vaginal toxicity: its prevalence and assessment methods-a systematic review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- Post Treatment Sexual Function and Quality of Life of Patients Affected by Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Pooled it
- Management Strategies for Sexuality Complaints after Gynecologic Cancer: A Systematic Review.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2022Pooled it
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- Starting the Conversation: randomized pilot trial of an intervention to promote effective clinical communication about sexual health for gynecologic cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Trial
- Feasibility of introducing a smartphone navigation application into the care of breast cancer patients (The FIONA Study).Breast cancer research and treatment · 2023Trial
- Sexual health and REhabilitation online (SHAREonline): study protocol of an optimisation trial.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Oncosexology: A Narrative Review on Sexual Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients.Cancer medicine · 2026Review
- Beyond the patient: understanding partners' sexual challenges and professional support needs during the breast cancer trajectory.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Belgian Physicians' Perceptions of Sexual Health and Its Care in Cervical Cancer Survivors: An Exploratory Qualitative Interview Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- Figure it out on your own: a mixed-method study on pelvic health survivorship care after gynecologic cancer treatments.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Developing a patient-centered educational video series on sexual health for women with breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Breast and Pelvic Cancer Survivors' Preferences for Psychosexual Interventions to Address Sexual Health Concerns: A Qualitative Study.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
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- Nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the sexual health of breast cancer patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Addressing sexual health needs in gynecological cancer survivors: insights from a tertiary cancer center in Jordan.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Evaluating pre-consult patient education videos for patients with newly-diagnosed anal squamous cell carcinoma: Impact on patient comprehension, satisfaction and distress.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2024Article
- Understanding the Values, Qualities, and Preferences of Patients in Their Relationships With Obstetrics and Gynecology Providers: Cross-Sectional Survey With a Mixed Methods Approach.Journal of participatory medicine · 2024Article
- The knowledge of and educational interest in sexual medicine among Finnish medical and midwifery students: A web-based study.European journal of midwifery · 2024Article
- Cardiometabolic comorbidities in Hispanic/Latino cancer survivors: prevalence and impact on health-related quality of life and supportive care needs.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
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purposeTo assess sexual/vaginal health issues and educational intervention preferences in women with a history of breast or gynecologic cancer.
methodsPatients/survivors completed a cross-sectional survey at their outpatient visits. Main outcome measures were sexual dysfunction prevalence, type of sexual/vaginal issues, awareness of treatments, and preferred intervention modalities. Descriptive frequencies were performed, and results were dichotomized by age, treatment status, and disease site.
resultsOf 218 eligible participants, 109 (50%) had a history of gynecologic and 109 (50%) a history of breast cancer. Median age was 49 years (range 21-75); 61% were married/cohabitating. Seventy percent (n = 153) were somewhat-to-very concerned about sexual function/vaginal health, 55% (n = 120) reported vaginal dryness, 39% (n = 84) vaginal pain, and 51% (n = 112) libido loss. Many had heard of vaginal lubricants, moisturizers, and pelvic floor exercises (97, 72, and 57%, respectively). Seventy-four percent (n = 161) had used lubricants, 28% moisturizers (n = 61), and 28% pelvic floor exercises (n = 60). Seventy percent (n = 152) preferred the topic to be raised by the medical team; 48% (n = 105) raised the topic themselves. Most preferred written educational material followed by expert discussion (66%, n = 144/218). Compared to women ≥50 years old (41%, n = 43/105), younger women (54%, n = 61/113) preferred to discuss their concerns face-to-face (p = 0.054). Older women were less interested in online interventions (52%, p < 0.001), despite 94% having computer access.
conclusionFemale cancer patients/survivors have unmet sexual/vaginal health needs. Preferences for receiving sexual health information vary by age. Improved physician-patient communication, awareness, and educational resources using proven sexual health promotion strategies can help women cope with treatment side effects.
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