SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
The impact of mastectomy on Iranian women sexuality and body image: a systematic review of qualitative studies.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Unmet supportive care needs of breast cancer survivors: a systematic scoping review.BMC cancer · 2023Pooled it
- An investigation of the effect of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on demoralization, body image, and sexual function in Iranian women with breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2024Trial
- Breast cancer survivor's sexual health unmet supportive care needs: a mixed-methods study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Relationships between spiritual well-being and body image perception in Turkish women undergoing mastectomy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Women's body image after mastectomy: a photovoice study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Spousal Support for Breast Cancer Patients.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- Living Flat: Stories from Women of Color After Mastectomy.Annals of surgical oncology · 2025Article
- Experiences Relating to Sexual Well-Being Among Muslim Gynecological Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2024Review
- Latent Profile Analysis and Determinants of Marital Adjustment in Patients with Breast Cancer.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
- Design, implementation, and evaluation of self-care program in the prevention of breast cancer among women in Isfahan: a community-based participatory action research protocol.Women's midlife health · 2022Article
- The effectiveness of group problem-solving therapy on women's sexual function and satisfaction after mastectomy surgery.BMC women's health · 2022Article
- Mobile-Health Intervention on Body Image Fear and Fatigue in Women with Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
purposeMastectomy in women is perceived as losing feminine identity and reducing sexual attraction. The aim of this review is to explore the perception and impacts of mastectomy on Iranian women with breast cancer on their sexuality and body image.
methodsThe review used a systematic literature search that followed the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The data sources PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, SID, ProQuest, MEDLINE, and CINAHL (via the EBSCOhost) were systematically searched. Quality appraisal, data extraction, and findings from the included studies were pooled using meta-aggregation with the Qualitative Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-QARI).
resultsEight studies involving 163 women aged from 31 to 65 years, who had mastectomy, were included. A total of 31 findings were extracted and were aggregated into 4 categories and then further grouped into two synthesized findings: (1) fear of losing spouse's sexual monopoly and (2) overcoming the challenges of losing femininity.
conclusionsThis review found even in Muslim countries such as Iran women's breasts are perceived as sexually attractive, and changes in body shape can lead to subsequent challenges in marital relationships.
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