ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2021
[Assessment of quality of sexual life in women after breast cancer treatment: about 100 cases].
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Breast cancer is the most common neoplastic disease in women. Several treatment strategies are used: chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy. Each of these treatments may affect sexual health of patients in the short or long term. The purpose of our study is to assess the quality of sexual life in women after breast cancer treatment. We made a quantitative descriptive estimate of 100 sexual active patients followed up for non-metastatic breast cancer, met during their consultations with a gynaecologist at the Farhat Hached hospital in Sousse. Data collection was carried out using an information sheet and two validated scales: RSS (relation Ship and sexual) and BESAA (Body EsteemScale for adolescents and Adults) to assess the quality of sexual life and body image. The average age of patients was 53.8 years. About half of patients (48%) had impaired sexuality due to the disease. The frequency of intercourse, sexual desire and the ability to reach orgasm were decreased in 65. 45, and 54 patients, respectively. The overall score for the three body image dimensions was 49.4. Women aged between 35 and 39 years were significantly more afraid of sexual intercourse (p=0.002) and less of sexual frequency (p=0.004). Adequate and enhanced training focused on the management of women with cancer and their sexual problems and multidisciplinary approach can improve women's psychological status.
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