Journal article
Sexual quality of life after gynaecological cancer: what young women want
Quality of Life Research, Vol.33, pp.679-389
2024
Abstract
Purpose:
Psychosexual distress is known to be a common complication of treatment for gynaecological cancer (GC), affecting the sexual quality of life (SQoL) for an increasing number of young gynaecological cancer survivors (YGCS). The SQoL in YGCS study aimed to identify strategies that are acceptable and helpful to YGCS in protecting and improving SQoL, using a salutogenic approach.
Methods:
A qualitative study was undertaken with young women aged 18–45 and pre- or perimenopausal at diagnosis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on Zoom and a thematic analysis of transcripts was completed in NVivo.
Results:
Fifteen interviews with YGCS revealed three themes for strategy development: psychosexual education, psychosocial support, and healthcare policy and strategy to establish SQoL as standard care in gynaecologic oncology.
Conclusion:
The strategies put forward by YGCS showed the need for a holistic, patient-centric, and multidisciplinary approach to SQoL. A better understanding of the strategies acceptable to YGCS, including the importance of using a trauma-informed approach to communication and care, can help healthcare providers play a vital role in protecting and improving SQoL.
Details
- Title
- Sexual quality of life after gynaecological cancer: what young women want
- Authors
- Melanie Roussin (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyAnita Hamilton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Occupational TherapyJohn Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyLisa Martin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Quality of Life Research, Vol.33, pp.679-389
- Publisher
- Springer Dordrecht
- DOI
- 10.1007/s11136-023-03553-4
- ISSN
- 1573-2649
- Organisation Unit
- Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99982897702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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