1. Sexual Health Needs: How Do Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners Want Information?
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M.E.M. (Marjolein) den Ouden, G.J. Liefers, Rob C.M. Pelger, E. E. M. Krol-Warmerdam, G.F. (Gaby) van Ek, Leonore F. Albers, E. Linthorst-Niers, Henk W. Elzevier, C. M. Oosterkamp-Borgelink, B.L. Den Oudsten, Esmée M. Krouwel, O. R. Guicherit, Hein Putter, and Medical and Clinical Psychology
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Adult ,Male ,050103 clinical psychology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,LYMPHEDEMA ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Information Seeking Behavior ,Human sexuality ,Breast Neoplasms ,COMMUNICATION ,Affect (psychology) ,DIAGNOSIS ,BODY-IMAGE ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Quality of life (healthcare) ,Breast cancer ,QUALITY-OF-LIFE ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,MASTECTOMY ,Medicine ,Humans ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,skin and connective tissue diseases ,Reproductive health ,Aged ,Netherlands ,RISK ,Aged, 80 and over ,030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine ,business.industry ,05 social sciences ,food and beverages ,WOMEN ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,DYSFUNCTION ,EXPERIENCES ,Clinical Psychology ,Lymphedema ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Sexual Partners ,Family medicine ,Female ,Sexual Health ,business ,Sexuality ,Mastectomy - Abstract
It is well known that breast cancer treatment can affect sexuality. This survey evaluated the needs of breast cancer patients and partners regarding sexual care. The majority of patients (80.4%) and partners (73.7%) did not receive any information regarding sexuality. Although only a quarter of all respondents reported a direct need for information regarding sexuality, most valued an opportunity to discuss sexuality. The nurse practitioner was the most preferable care provider to provide information about sexuality, supported by a brochure or website. Patients considered during treatment as most suitable timing of discussing sexuality, and partners before the start of treatment.
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- 2019