Perceived psychosexual dimensions of cervical cancer survivors in India—An exploratory study

Rajkumar, Divya; Veeraiah, Surendran; Sudhakar, Revathy; Ganesarajah, Selvaluxmy

doi:10.1002/pon.6021

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“…The most commonly reported problems in this study were pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding, spotting or vaginal discharge after sexual intercourse and diminished sexual desire. These ndings are supported by the literature (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22). Pain during intercourse leads to avoidance of sexual activity or feeling inhibited during intercourse.…”

Section: Subtheme 2: Psychosocial Support From Their Partnersupporting

confidence: 83%

Sexual and psychosocial experiences of women with advanced-stage cervical cancer at Tikur Anbessa Hospital

Teshome,

Yang,

Seife

et al. 2024

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Background Cervical cancer and related treatments can result in multiple side effects that can impact sexual function. There are also psychological sequelae such as anxiety, guilt, and depression. To effectively anticipate, comprehend, and address the issues faced by cancer patients, it is crucial to conduct research on psychosocial and sexual concerns. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the sexual and psychosocial experiences of women with advanced-stage cancer. Methods and Materials: A qualitative phenomenological study was performed at the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Oncology Center. A total of 23 women with advanced-stage cervical cancer were selected. In-depth interviews were conducted using an interview guide. The recorded data were transcribed using verbatim approach and then translated into English. The transcribed data were then imported into the qualitative data analysis software package MAXQDA for coding and categorization. Results Several codes arose from the synthesis of the women's transcribed interviews, and these codes were subsequently grouped into three themes and subthemes. The most commonly reported sexual problems were pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding or spotting after sexual intercourse, foul smelling vaginal discharge, and diminished sexual desire. Women reported that it can be challenging for them to start these conversations with providers and that medical providers do not always provide them with information on sexual issues. Most women highlighted how important their partners' psychosocial assistance was to them during difficult times. Conclusion Women experienced numerous sexual problems after the onset of cancer symptoms and after undergoing cancer treatment. Patients with cancer will benefit from psychosocial support from their partners, families, and doctors to feel hopeful again.

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Section: Subtheme 2: Psychosocial Support From Their Partnersupporting

confidence: 83%

Sexual and psychosocial experiences of women with advanced-stage cervical cancer at Tikur Anbessa Hospital

Teshome,

Yang,

Seife

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Socioeconomic Factors' Impact on Survivorship in Patients with Cervical Cancer: A Study from the Tertiary Cancer Center in Muzaffarpur, North Bihar, India

Rai,

Singh,

Jha

et al. 2024

Indian J Gynecol Oncolog

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Objective To ascertain the survivorship among cervical cancer patients and the factors responsible for early death. In India, cervical cancer ranks second among cancer-related deaths among women. Estimating the survivability rate of patients with cervical cancer who come to our tertiary cancer care center was imperative, as was figuring out. What was causing the greater death rate. Method The present study is a retrospective audit of cervical cancer registered at our hospital-based cancer registry from 2021 till date. Result The three-year survival rate among women with late-stage cervical cancer was 45%, while 100% of women with early-stage care were alive at the end of three years. The survival rate was also poor among women belonging to middle and low socioeconomic status and illiterate women. Conclusion Among women who have cervical cancer, those with early-stage cancer, who are literate and those who belong to above middle socioeconomic status have higher survivorship than their counterparts.

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Perceived psychosexual dimensions of cervical cancer survivors in India—An exploratory study

Cited by 2 publications

References 35 publications

Sexual and psychosocial experiences of women with advanced-stage cervical cancer at Tikur Anbessa Hospital

Sexual and psychosocial experiences of women with advanced-stage cervical cancer at Tikur Anbessa Hospital

Socioeconomic Factors' Impact on Survivorship in Patients with Cervical Cancer: A Study from the Tertiary Cancer Center in Muzaffarpur, North Bihar, India

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