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Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Distress Among Patients With Lymphoma: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Dorothie S Durosier Mertilus, Laura A Szalacha, Kristine A Donovan, Cecile A Lengacher, Sara M Tinsley-Vance, Lubomir Sokol, Carmen S Rodriguez

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7 authors.

Dorothie S Durosier MertilusDorothie S. Durosier Mertilus.
Laura A SzalachaLaura A. Szalacha.
Kristine A DonovanKristine A. Donovan.
Cecile A LengacherCecile A. Lengacher.
Sara M Tinsley-VanceSara M. Tinsley-Vance.
Lubomir SokolLubomir Sokol.
Carmen S RodriguezCarmen S. Rodriguez.

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TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCHP30CA076292 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA · PI John L. Cleveland · 1998 to 2026
$93.5M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA076292
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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and sexual distress among male and female patients with lymphoma during cancer treatment. SAMPLE &

settingA sample of 20 patients with lymphoma was recruited from the Malignant Hematology Department of a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center to participate in this study. METHODS & VARIABLES: This study was one part of a pilot mixed-methods study and used a quantitative-descriptive, cross-sectional design. Data on sexual dysfunction and sexual distress were collected using four validated self-report questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

resultsSexual dysfunction (n = 9 of 14 among male versus all female participants) and sexual distress (n = 6 of 14 among male versus n = 4 of 6 among female participants) were prevalent among patients with lymphoma undergoing cancer treatment. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Sexual function should be routinely assessed during every visit. In addition, sexual health should be integrated in survivorship care plans.

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LymphomaSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalSexual Dysfunctions, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsPrevalenceSurveys and Questionnairescancer treatmentlymphomasexual distresssexual dysfunction

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PMID40577576
PMCPMC12169355

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