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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2020

The Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI) scale: psychometric assessment in women treated for cancer.

Elizabeth K Arthur, Celia E Wills, Kristine Browning, Janine Overcash, Usha Menon

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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  7. Sexual Function and the Role of Sexual Communication in Women Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2021
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Elizabeth K ArthurCollege of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210, USA. arthur.147@osu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9985-6092
Celia E WillsCollege of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
Kristine BrowningCollege of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
Janine OvercashCollege of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
Usha MenonCollege of Nursing, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs, MDN 22, Tampa, FL, 33612-4742, USA.

Funding

Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Dissertation GrantSigma Theta Tau International Epsilon Chapter Dissertation Award
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary validation of the psychometric performance of the newly developed Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI) scale in a sample of women treated for cancer.

methodsPartnered women (n = 250) who had received treatment for cancer completed an online survey that included the SECSI scale and measures of health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, sexual function, sexual distress, self-efficacy for sexual functioning, sexual behaviors, relationship satisfaction, and satisfaction with sexual communication. Sociodemographic and clinical cancer characteristics data were collected.

resultsHigh internal consistency and strong test-retest reliability of the SECSI scale were shown with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.94 and test-retest reliability of r = 0.82, respectively. Construct validity of the SECSI scale, including discriminant, convergent, and divergent validity, was supported except regarding hypothesized relationships between SECSI scores and participant age and time since treatment.

conclusionsThe SECSI scale is a valid, reliable measure for use with partnered women treated for cancer. Clinicians working with cancer survivors who may be at risk for difficulties communicating about sex and intimacy needs after cancer treatment may use this scale to identify women who would benefit from interventions to increase their confidence to communicate with their partner. The SECSI scale fills an important gap in ability to assess self-efficacy to communicate about sex and intimacy.

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Interpersonal RelationsSurveys and QuestionnairesAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnxietyCancer SurvivorsDepressionFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPersonal SatisfactionPsychometricsQuality of LifeReproducibility of ResultsCancerIntimacyPartner communicationSelf-efficacySexual function

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