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ArticleHeliyon2023

Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study.

Li Yao, Yaling Li, Tingshu Wang, Fangrong Jia, Yu Zhang, XiaoLi You, Li Hu, Biyu Zhang, Qianya Zhang, Wei Ming and 1 more

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Article in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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  1. The effects of staged sexual health education on sexual and mental health in breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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Li YaoDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
Yaling LiDepartment of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
Tingshu WangSchool of Nursing, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China.
Fangrong JiaSchool of Nursing, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China.
Yu ZhangDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
XiaoLi YouDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
Li HuDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
Biyu ZhangDepartment of Nursing, The Second People's Hospital of Bijie, Bijie, Guizhou Province, 551799, China.
Qianya ZhangSchool of Nursing, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China.
Wei MingDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
Hong LiDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this research was to assess the level and determinants of medical personnel's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the management of sexual health in breast cancer survivors residing in western China. Background: Sexual well-being is a crucial aspect of one's overall satisfaction with life. Once female sexual dysfunction (FSD) occurs, it will affect patients' satisfaction and life quality seriously. In all healthcare settings, the management of sexual health relies heavily on the vital contribution of medical personnel. Nevertheless, the sexual requirements of individuals with breast cancer are still partially unmet. Design: A web-based questionnaire was used to conduct a multi-centered, cross-sectional study involving medical staff from 26 hospitals in nine cities of Guizhou Province, China. Methods: Data was gathered from healthcare professionals using a validated tool, the knowledge, attitudes, practices assessment scale for managing the sexual health of breast cancer patients in medical staff. This tool was used to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical staff regarding sexual health management. Results: In this study, a grand total of 3181 healthcare professionals took part. The overall KAP scores, including knowledge, attitudes, and practices, were 47.15 ± 11.91, 72.55 ± 12.56, and 58.61 ± 11.45, respectively. Three variables exhibited a strong and favorable correlation. The study identified significant concerns regarding the limited understanding of medical personnel regarding effective strategies for enhancing sexual health function in breast cancer patients, as well as their diminished confidence in addressing FSD. The scores of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexual health management were significantly influenced by whether or not training was received. Conclusions: The study results emphasize the importance of adopting a holistic approach to enhance the understanding, perspectives, and behaviors of healthcare professionals regarding the management of sexual health. In addition to enhancing the standard of care for individuals with breast cancer.

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AttitudesBreast cancerChinaKnowledgePracticesSexual health management

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