The Place of Sick Peers in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Advantage, Disadvantage, and What Makes Barriers to the Encounter

Phan, Jeff; Laurence, Valérie; Marec‐Bérard, Perrine; Cordero, Camille; Riberon, Christèle; Flahault, Cécile

doi:10.1089/jayao.2022.0176

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology

2023

DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2022.0176

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The Place of Sick Peers in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Advantage, Disadvantage, and What Makes Barriers to the Encounter

Jeff Phan

Valérie Laurence

Perrine Marec‐Bérard³

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Sexuality, intimacy, and body image among adolescents and young adults with cancer: a qualitative, explorative study

Bentsen,

Aagesen,

Bidstrup

et al. 2024

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Aim The aim of this study was threefold: (1) to explore Danish adolescents and young adults’ (AYAs) thoughts concerning sexual health particularly focusing on sexuality, intimacy, and body image throughout a cancer trajectory, (2) to investigate how AYAs experience healthcare professionals address of- and respond to sexual health issues, and (3) to identify AYAs’ suggestions on how to support conversation about sexual health. Methods A qualitative, single-center study was conducted, including AYAs (18–29 years) diagnosed with cancer recruited at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted from January–February 2023, recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Twelve participants were interviewed, aged 20–29; five were diagnosed with hematological- and seven with oncological cancer. Our analyses yielded three themes: (1) sexuality and body image as part of the identity, (2) excluding relatives in conversations about sexual health, and (3) uncertainty how to discuss sexual health with healthcare professionals. Finally, the AYAs’ suggestions to support conversations about sexual health were organized into six thematic categories. Conclusion In this study, participants experienced altered sexual subsequent impacts on body image and self-esteem during their cancer trajectory. While some adapted to these changes, discussing them with healthcare providers was difficult, especially in the presence of relatives, as the AYAs wanted to shield them from additional concerns. To enhance support, AYAs suggest regular discussions on sexual health and the use of a dialog tool by healthcare professionals.

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Sexuality, intimacy, and body image among adolescents and young adults with cancer: a qualitative, explorative study

Bentsen,

Aagesen,

Bidstrup

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Development of a rehabilitation programme for young adult cancer survivors using co-production

Aagesen,

Pilegaard,

Janssens

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The Place of Sick Peers in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Advantage, Disadvantage, and What Makes Barriers to the Encounter

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Sexuality, intimacy, and body image among adolescents and young adults with cancer: a qualitative, explorative study

Sexuality, intimacy, and body image among adolescents and young adults with cancer: a qualitative, explorative study

Development of a rehabilitation programme for young adult cancer survivors using co-production

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