ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Sexual quality of life among patients with lung cancer and people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study.
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Introduction: Sexual quality of life is an important component of health and wellbeing for people with chronic diseases. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess sexual quality of life among patients with lung cancer and people living with HIV. Methods: The study included 191 participants (98 men and 93 women) diagnosed with lung cancer or HIV infection. The study used a proprietary questionnaire, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15), and the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQoL-F) and Male (SQoL-M). Results: Among men, statistically significant negative relationships were observed between age and erectile function ( Discussion: In conclusion, sociodemographic factors such as age, formal education, and financial status, significantly influenced the functioning of patients living with HIV and those diagnosed with lung cancer. Individuals living with HIV demonstrated higher levels of sexual functioning and sexual quality of life compared with patients with lung cancer. A better financial situation, and higher formal educational attainment were associated with higher scores on scales used in the study.
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