Impact of Protocol of Nursing Intervention on Sexual Dysfunction among Women with Cervical Cancer

Background: Cervical cancer affects all aspects of a patient’s life, including sexual functioning, body image, and intimacy. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of a protocol of nursing intervention on sexual dysfunction and body image among cervical cancer survivors' women. Methods; Design: Α quаsi-experimentаl research design was conducted. Setting: out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Ɓeni-Suef University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 women. Tools: Data was collected through а structured interviewing questionnаire sheet, femаle sexuаl function index, femаle sexuаl distress scаle, and body image scаle. Results: The results of the study reveаled that there was а high statistically significаnt difference in the women's totаl score of knowledge аbout cervical cancer, total scores of female sexuаl function index, female sexual distress scаle, аnd body image scale at post-intervention compared to pre-intervention (р<0.001). Conclusion: The study concluded that educational protocol, which provided to cervical cancer survivors' women, have a positive effect on their own knowledge, body image, and sexual function. Recommendations: disseminate the multidisciplinary collaboration approach for addressing sexual problems related to cervical cancer, and preparing health classes for cervical cancer women regarding sexual dysfunction with cervical cancer.

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Sexual dysfunction in Thai women with early-stage cervical cancer after radical hysterectomy

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.00907.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 1104-1112 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

S. Tangjitgamol ◽

S. Manusirivithaya ◽

J. Hanprasertpong ◽

P. Kasemsarn ◽

T. Soonthornthum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Sexual Intercourse ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Radical Hysterectomy ◽

Early Stage ◽

Care Providers ◽

Public Media ◽

Early Stage Cervical Cancer

We determined the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with early-stage cervical cancer who had undergone radical hysterectomy in three institutions of Thailand. An interview was conducted according to the structured questionnaire composing of seven domains of sexual function: frequency, desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and dyspareunia. From 105 women included in the study, mean age was 45.3 ± 7.8 years. Seventy-five (71.4%) were in premenopausal period. Eight out of 105 women (7.6%) never resumed their sexual intercourse after radical hysterectomy, 97 women resumed their sexual intercourse during 1–36 months postoperation (median, 4 months). Dyspareunia was increased in approximately 37% of women, while the other six domains of sexual function were decreased, ranging from approximately 40–60%. Of interest, only 10.5% of these cervical cancer women had some information of sexual function from medical or paramedical personnel, 17.1% obtained it from other laymen or public media, and 61.9% had never had it from any resources. Our conclusion is—sexual dysfunction is a common problem after cervical cancer treatment, but it has not been well aware of. These findings may necessitate health care providers to be more considerate on this problem.

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Menopausal symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and hormone therapy use in young cervical cancer patients undergoing definitive treatment at a single institution

Gynecologic Oncology ◽

10.1016/s0090-8258(21)01040-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 162 ◽

pp. S204-S205

Author(s):

Stephanie Davis ◽

Laurie Brunette

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Hormone Therapy ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Definitive Treatment ◽

Single Institution

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Impact of an Educational Program on Sexual Issues among Cervical Cancer Survivors' Women in Northern Upper Egypt

Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences ◽

10.31579/2578-8965/095 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 01-15

Author(s):

Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan ◽

Ragaa Mohammed ◽

Soad Ramadan ◽

Hagar Masaud

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Educational Program ◽

Gynecological Cancer ◽

Upper Egypt ◽

Sexual Distress ◽

Distress Scale ◽

The Impact

Background: Sexuality is an important part of normal human functioning. Gynecological cancer and its treatments can affect one or more phases of the sexual response cycle, through alterations of sexual function. Sexual dysfunction is one of the most distressful symptoms among cervical cancer survivors. Sexual distress is a broad term encompassing any sexual discomfort and dysfunction. Sexual difficulties following cervical cancer can be stressful for couples as it can feel like a core part of the relationship has disappeared. Aim: The study is conducted to evaluate the impact of an educational program on sexual issues (sexual dysfunction & sexual distress) among cervical cancer survivors' women in Northern Upper Egypt. Methods; Design: A quasi-experimental design. Setting: out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 women. Tools: structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, female sexual function index, and female sexual distress scale. Results: The results of the study revealed regression of all items of women’s sexual distress scores, and progression of all items of women’s sexual items post-program compared to pre-one. Conclusion: The teaching program was very effective in improving sexuality among cervical cancer survivors' women. Recommendations: Disseminate the educational booklet at health centers and oncology outpatients. Integrate psychologist, psychosexual specialist, and social worker in treatment and counseling program for women with cervical cancer in the early stage of their treatment.

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