ReviewCancer nursing
Body Image, Sexuality, and Sexual Functioning in Women With Gynecologic Cancer: An Integrative Review of the Literature and Implications for Research.
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Who cites it
19 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Let's talk about sex: consensus guidelines of the GINECOR working group of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology: clinical recommendations after pelvic radiotherapy.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2025Guideline
- Effect of Sexual Counseling Training in Gynecological Cancers According to the PLISSIT Model on Midwifery Students' Awareness and Attitude: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2024Trial
- Reproductive concerns and quality of life among Chinese women undergoing fertility-sparing surgery for gynecologic malignancies: a mixed-methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Oncosexology: A Narrative Review on Sexual Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients.Cancer medicine · 2026Review
- Nurses' attitudes toward addressing sexual health in their professional practice within cancer care: a Danish cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
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- Beyond the numbers: sexual life in women with gynecological cancer.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Successful laparoscopic cytoreductive surgery for multiple (three) advanced recurrences of AGCT in a young woman. A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2025Article
- Malignant fungating wounds assessment in palliative care: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Predicting quality of life: The influence of body image and coping strategies in women with reproductive cancer.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Co-creating a yoga program for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancer: a consensus study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Gynecological cancer survivors' experiences with sexual health communication in nurse-led follow-up consultations.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2024Article
- Clinical Practice Strategies to Address Sexual Health in Female Cancer Survivors.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2023Review
- Couples' sexual health after gynaecological cancer diagnosis - an unexplored area for further research.Contemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland) · 2023Article
- Exploring women's experiences participating in yoga after a cancer diagnosis: a protocol for a meta-synthesis.Systematic reviews · 2022Article
- Sexual Dysfunction of Patients with Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma: A Qualitative Review of a Neglected Concern.Cancers · 2022Review
- The Socioeconomic Impact of Cervical Cancer on Patients in Ethiopia: Evidence from Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital.Cancer management and research · 2022Article
- Stability of Symptom Clusters in Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy.Cancer nursingArticle
- Recent obstetrical and gynaecological care experiences and their sociodemographic and mental health correlates: A latent class analysis.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundCervical and uterine cancers are common in women. Diagnosis and treatment of these cancers can lead to significant issues with body image, sexuality, and sexual functioning. A comprehensive review can improve understanding of these 3 concepts, in turn enhancing identification and management.
objectivesTo (1) present the qualitative, descriptive, and correlational research literature surrounding body image, sexuality, and sexual functioning in women with uterine and cervical cancer; (2) identify gaps in the literature; and (3) explore the implications of the findings for future research.
methodsA comprehensive search of the literature was undertaken by searching PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO using predetermined subject headings, keywords, and exploded topics. After a comprehensive evaluation using specific criteria, 121 articles were reviewed.
resultsQualitative studies provided information about women's issues with body image, sexuality, and sexual functioning, whereas quantitative studies focused primarily on sexual functioning. The literature lacks correlational studies examining body image and sexuality. Significant issues regarding communication and quality of life were noted, and few studies were based on clear conceptual models.
conclusionThe state of the science gleaned from this review reveals that while much is known about sexual functioning, little is known about body image and sexuality. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Further work is warranted to develop conceptual models and research on body image, sexuality, and sexual functioning as a foundation for interventions to improve quality of life.
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