ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024
Qualitative exploration of sexual dysfunction and associated coping strategies among Iranian prostate cancer survivors.
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- The impact of digital interactive interventions on survivorship outcomes in prostate cancer: a systematic narrative review.BMC cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Dyadic coping, relationship quality, and psychosocial adaption between couples facing prostate cancer: A longitudinal cross-lagged study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Psychosocial experience of couples coping with prostate cancer: a qualitative study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Living with brain metastasis - a qualitative study of patients' and family members' coping strategies.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Pilot Psychometric Validation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Questionnaire-Sexual Health (EORTC QLQ-SH22) Scale, Moroccan Arabic Version.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveOur understanding of the experiences of prostate cancer survivors regarding their sexual life and related issues remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore sexual dysfunction and associated coping strategies among Iranian prostate cancer survivors.
methodsA qualitative study was undertaken. Participants were 15 Iranian prostate cancer survivors chosen using purposeful sampling. Data collection involved conducting in-depth semi-structured interviews, followed by the utilization of the conventional qualitative content analysis method for data analysis.
resultsThree themes were developed: (a) suspension of sexual life-treatment for prostate cancer significantly impacted participants' sexual lives; (b) emotional resilience and psychological coping strategies-various psychological strategies were used to tackle sexual dysfunction; (c) efforts to regain sexual function-several strategies were applied to enhance sexual performance.
conclusionOur study findings provide insights into the experiences of prostate cancer survivors and subsequent shifts in their sexual dynamics and coping with the disease. Healthcare providers should actively identify patients' concerns and develop culturally tailored care strategies to address sexual challenges and improve coping among prostate cancer survivors.
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