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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Gynecologic cancer survivor preferences for provider communication regarding sexual health after treatment: a qualitative study.

A Girard, K Arenella, G N Rider, D Teoh, R I Vogel

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A GirardDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual & Gender Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA. girar023@umn.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5102-844X
K ArenellaCalifornia School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
G N RiderDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual & Gender Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
D TeohDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
R I VogelDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

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American Cancer Society 16-189-58
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Abstract

purposeSurvivorship from gynecologic cancers is becoming increasingly prevalent. There are significant sexual side effects that influence quality of life that would be reduced with proper intervention; however, existing literature highlights the lack of understanding of the sexual health needs within this population. Furthermore, multiple studies show that one contributing factor to sexual well-being in survivorship is provider-patient communication. The aim of this study is to explore experiences of sexual distress and survivor experiences of sexual health communication.

methodsAdult participants who had been out of active treatment for 3 months were recruited to participate in focus groups. Six focus groups (n = 32) were conducted with survivors of gynecologic cancers via Zoom. Research team members analyzed content using thematic analysis.

resultsTwo broad themes were identified: Experiences of provider communication and Preferences for provider communication, with subthemes nested under both. Subthemes from the Experiences theme included absent/lacking communication, negative experiences, emotional reaction to lack of communication, and feeling like sexuality was not valued. Subthemes from the Preferences theme included more conversation and open communication about sexuality, more resources/referrals, and more provider training on sexuality.

conclusionSurvivor experiences of subjective sexual health are often dependent on the type and quality of information they receive from their healthcare team during treatment. Unfortunately, the majority of participants endorsed negative or absent communication related to their sexual health needs, leading to additional distress.

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Cancer SurvivorsCommunicationFocus GroupsGenital Neoplasms, FemaleQualitative ResearchSexual HealthAdultAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPatient PreferencePhysician-Patient RelationsQuality of LifeGynecologic cancerProvider communicationSexual healthSurvivorship

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