Breaking the silence: the role of sexual communication on quality of life in women with cervical cancer

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Liberacka-Dwojak, Magdalena [1 ]
Wilkosc-Debczynska, Monika [1 ]
Perkowski, Radoslaw [2 ]
机构
[1] Kazimierz Wielki Univ, Dept Psychol, Bydgoszcz, Poland
[2] Nicolaus Copernicus Univ Torun, Dept Geriatr, Coll Med Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Cervical cancer; Quality of life; Sexual communication; SURVIVORS; HEALTH; VALIDATION; INTIMACY;
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10.1007/s00520-024-08713-x
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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IntroductionCervical cancer (CC) and its treatments impact various dimensions of quality of life (QoL), including physical, psychological, and sexual functioning. Sexual health, a crucial QoL aspect, is often compromised, highlighting the necessity for open sexual communication.Materials and methodsThis study involved 60 women diagnosed with stage IIb-IIIa CC. The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) was used to measure physical and psychological components of QoL, the Female Sexual Function Index-6 (FSFI-6) to assess its sexual component, and the Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (SCSES) to diagnose communication confidence. Self-administered questions gauged patient-provider sexual communication. The results include quotes from participants, providing additional insight.ResultsSexual communication self-efficacy and patient-provider communication correlated significantly with QoL components. Only 23.33% discussed sexual issues with their doctors. Participants' experiences highlighted the impact of cancer on sexuality and the need for tailored support.DiscussionPost-diagnosis psychosexual changes emphasize the importance of communication in renegotiating sexual identity and needs. Effective communication is associated with improved QoL, highlighting the role of healthcare professionals in addressing psychosexual issues. Integrating PLISSIT and BETTER models provides a comprehensive approach to sexual communication in the cancer context.ConclusionThe study demonstrates the importance of sexual communication self-efficacy in QoL of CC patients and highlights the need for healthcare professionals to include sexual communication education in cancer care.
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