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ArticleSexual medicine2021

Sexual Dysfunction Among Women With Breast Cancer in the Northeastern Part of West Malaysia.

Poh Siang Ooi, Nani Draman, Rosediani Muhamad, Siti Suhaila Mohd Yusoff, Norhayati Mohd Noor, Juhara Haron, Imi Sairi Ab Hadi

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Article in Sexual medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Sexual dysfunction in women with breast cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  6. Sexual dysfunction and its impact on quality of life among female haematological cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  13. Association of sexual attitudes with sexual dysfunction and sexual distress among Chinese breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Poh Siang OoiDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Nani DramanDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Electronic address: drnani@usm.com.
Rosediani MuhamadDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Siti Suhaila Mohd YusoffDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Norhayati Mohd NoorDepartment of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Juhara HaronBreast Cancer Awareness and Research Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Imi Sairi Ab HadiDepartment of Surgery, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Jalan Hospital, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Universiti Sains Malaysia · MYHospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionFemale sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common complication among breast cancer patients following treatment.

aimTo assess the prevalence and factors associated with FSD among breast cancer patients in Kelantan.

methodsThis cross-sectional study recruited female patients, aged 18-65, who were married and sexually active with their partner, diagnosed with breast cancer, and had undergone breast surgery. Those with underlying psychiatry disorders, previous pelvic surgery, and husbands with sexual problems were excluded. The questionnaire contained demographic and clinical information, together with the Malay Version of the Breast Impact of Treatment Scale and the Malay Version of Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised. Their sexual function was evaluated using the Malay Version of the Female Sexual Function Index-6. The data were analyzed with simple and multiple linear regressions.

main outcome measuresThe prevalence and associated factors for FSD in breast cancer patients.

resultsNinety-four eligible patients were recruited for this study. In total, 73.4% (n = 69) of the patients reported having sexual dysfunction. A family history of breast cancer (P = 0.040), duration of marriage (P = 0.046), and frequency of sexual intercourse (P = 0.002) were significant factors associated with FSD in breast cancer patients after surgery.

conclusionThe significant associated factors shown to influence the FSD score include family history of breast cancer, duration of marriage, and frequency of sexual intercourse. About 73.4% of patients have risk of developing FSD after receiving breast cancer treatment. Siang OP, Draman N, Muhamad R, et al. Sexual Dysfunction Among Women With Breast Cancer in the Northeastern Part of West Malaysia. Sex Med 2021;9:100351.

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Breast CancerBreast Impact of Treatment ScaleFemale Sexual DysfunctionFemale Sexual Function Index-6

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