scholarly journals Gender Differences in Sexual Information Needs and Relating Factors in Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3752
Author(s):  
Hae Won Kim ◽  
Yeon Hee Kim ◽  
Saem Yi Kang ◽  
Eun Ju Lee ◽  
Jung Lim Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Information Requirements ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Information ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

This study aimed to identify the sexual information requirements and related factors according to gender to improve sexual health in cancer patients. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 687 cancer patients from a single cancer center in Korea completed a self-reported questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to compare the sexual information requirements and related factors among cancer patients. The results showed that male cancer patients had higher demands for sexual information than female cancer patients (t = 27.11, p < 0.001). Men appeared to have a greater need than women in the need for sexual information (t = 30.41, p < 0.001) and professional sexual intervention (t = 21.97, p < 0.001). Regarding sexual information needs, income (OR: 0.43, 95% CI: 0.25 to 0.73) was a significant factor in men. In women, age (OR: 0.51, 95% CI: 0.31 to 0.86), alcohol consumption (OR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.12–3.16), and chemotherapy (OR: 1.87, 95% CI: 1.12–3.12) were significant factors. Significant differences in the overall sexual information needs and related factors were observed between male and female cancer patients. Therefore, a strategy needs to be established to improve the sexual health of cancer patients considering gender differences.

A survey of female cancer patients’ awareness of and preferences for receiving sexual health interventions

2014 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
pp. 199 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Stabile ◽  
E.C. Zabor ◽  
R.E. Baser ◽  
S. Goldfarb ◽  
D.J. Goldfrank ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

scholarly journals Addressing decisional conflict about fertility preservation: helping young female cancer survivors’ family planning decisions

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madleina Müller ◽  
Corinne Urech ◽  
Jacky Boivin ◽  
Verena Ehrbar ◽  
Rebecca Moffat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Fertility Preservation ◽  
Decisional Conflict ◽  
Young Female ◽  
University Education ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

BackgroundHealth professionals are challenged by a growing number of young long-term cancer survivors with their specific needs with regard to family planning. This study aimed at assessing decisional conflict (DC) in young female cancer patients regarding fertility preservation, identifying demographic, fertility and fertility preservation related factors, which may affect DC, and assessing the helpfulness of various decision-supports.MethodsA retrospective, cross-sectional, web-based survey via an online questionnaire available in three languages with specific items concerning cancer, fertility, fertility preservation and the validated Decisional Conflict Scale targeted at current or former female cancer patients aged 18–45 years, with cancer types or treatment potentially affecting reproductive function.ResultsThe 155 participating women showed considerable DC, especially with regard to missing information and support. DC was significantly lower in patients when the risk of infertility was discussed with a health professional, when they had undergone any procedure to preserve fertility, and when they had a university education. A longer time interval since cancer diagnosis was associated with higher DC. The most helpful decision-support tools were specialised websites and leaflets.ConclusionsYoung female cancer patients’ DC with regard to fertility preservation is very high. Information and support seem to be deficient. More information through standardised information tools might be an effective strategy to lower their DC at the time when treatment decisions need to be taken, and to improve their reproductive health after they have overcome cancer in the future.

scholarly journals Anti-Mullerian hormone levels in female cancer patients of reproductive age in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Achmad Kemal Harzif ◽  
Budi Wiweko ◽  
Putri Addina ◽  
Kartika Iswaranti ◽  
Melisa Silvia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Group ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

Background: Efforts in reproductive preservation for cancer patients have become one of the important aspects of cancer management. In fact, decline in reproductive function is known to occur after exposure to anti-cancer treatments. Measuring anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels is known to be the best parameter in predicting ovarian reserves, which indicates reproductive function. In total, 68% of cancer survivors of reproductive age who underwent anti-cancer treatments suffer from infertility. Meanwhile, ovarian reserves also decrease with increasing age. There is ongoing debate on whether the ovarian reserves of cancer patients could be reduced long before exposure to anti-cancer therapy. Therefore, it is important to know whether ovarian reserves in cancer patients decrease before or after anti-cancer therapy. This can help predict the reproductive function in such cases and the effectiveness of ovarian preservation efforts. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, comparing the AMH levels of 44 female cancer patients of reproductive age before cancer therapy, to 44 non-cancer patients of reproductive age (age matched). The biological ages from both groups were adjusted using the Indonesian Kalkulator of Oocytes. Results: The median age in both groups was 28 years old. The AMH levels in the cancer group were found to be significantly lower in contrast to those in the non-cancer group (1.11 [0.08-4.65] ng/ml vs. 3.99 [1.19- 8.7]; p- value <0.001). Therefore, the biological age in the cancer group was 10 years older than that of the non-cancer group, indicating that ovarian aging occurs earlier in cancer patients. Conclusions: AMH levels of cancer patients of reproductive age were already reduced before cancer therapy, given an older biological age, in contrast to that of the non-cancer patients. Proper counseling and implementation of fertility-preserving methods is highly recommended in this group of patients.

scholarly journals Anti-Mullerian hormone levels in female cancer patients of reproductive age in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Achmad Kemal Harzif ◽  
Budi Wiweko ◽  
Putri Addina ◽  
Kartika Iswaranti ◽  
Melisa Silvia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Group ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Female Cancer Patients

Background: Efforts in reproductive preservation for cancer patients have become one of the important aspects of cancer management. In fact, decline in reproductive function is known to occur after exposure to anti-cancer treatments. Measuring anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels is known to be the best parameter in predicting ovarian reserves, which indicates reproductive function. In total, 68% of cancer survivors of reproductive age who underwent anti-cancer treatments suffer from infertility. Meanwhile, ovarian reserves also decrease with increasing age. There is ongoing debate on whether the ovarian reserves of cancer patients could be reduced long before exposure to anti-cancer therapy. Therefore, it is important to know whether ovarian reserves in cancer patients decrease before or after anti-cancer therapy. This can help predict the reproductive function in such cases and the effectiveness of ovarian preservation efforts. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, comparing the AMH levels of 44 female cancer patients of reproductive age before cancer therapy, to 44 non-cancer patients of reproductive age (age matched). The AMH was determined from blood.The biological ages from both groups were adjusted using the Indonesian Kalkulator of Oocytes. Results: The median age in both groups was 28 years old. The AMH levels in the blood of the cancer group were found to be significantly lower in contrast to those in the non-cancer group (1.11 [0.08-4.65] ng/ml vs. 3.99 [1.19- 8.7]; p- value <0.001). Therefore, the biological age in the cancer group was 10 years older than that of the non-cancer group, indicating that ovarian aging occurs earlier in cancer patients. Conclusions: AMH levels of cancer patients of reproductive age were already reduced before cancer therapy, given an older biological age, in contrast to that of the non-cancer patients. Proper counseling and implementation of fertility-preserving methods is highly recommended in this group of patients.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Skin Diseases among Children Attending the Children’s Outpatient Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Uju S. Azubogu ◽  
Inumanye Ojule
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Aims: To determine the factors associated with the occurrence of skin diseases among children attending the Children’s Outpatient Clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Study Design: A Cross sectional study design was used. It was both descriptive and analytical. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Children’s Outpatient Clinic of the Department of Paediatrics, UPTH from June to August 2020 (3 months). Methodology: We studied 370 children aged less than 18 years. A semi structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain all relevant data. This was followed by dermatological examination of the children to make diagnosis of skin diseases. Relevant samples for laboratory confirmation were also obtained where necessary. Results: Among the 88 children (23.7%) who had skin diseases, our study showed that the socio-demographic factors associated with the occurrence of skin diseases includes: male gender (p=0.001) and low socio-economic class (p<0.001). Hygiene-related factors associated with occurrence of skin diseases includes: lack of water within the home (p=0.001), bath frequency < twice per day (p=0.001) and sharing of personal items (p<0.001). On multiple logistic regression analysis of these factors, the factors predictive of skin diseases were: male gender (p=0.000), low and middle socioeconomic class (p=0.004) and lack of water within the home (p=0.013). Conclusion: Several socio-demographic and hygiene-related factors were identified to be associated with the occurrence of skin diseases among children in our study. These factors provide an important window for interventions to prevent and control the burden of skin diseases among children in our setting.

scholarly journals Factors influencing non-adherence to opioids in cancer patients: a mixed-methods cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1471
Author(s):  
Rattaphol Seangrung ◽  
Mallika Ahuja ◽  
Koravee Pasutharnchat ◽  
Rungwipha Mahawan
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pain Clinic ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Strong Opioids ◽  
Problem Awareness

Background: Strong opioids are mainly utilized to attenuate pain in cancer patients. Adherence to analgesic drugs significantly promotes adequate pain management and improves quality of life. We aimed to identify the factors influencing non-adherence to strong opioids in cancer patients. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, two-phased, mixed methods design was conducted prospectively to evaluate a cohort of 101 cancer patients who are currently prescribed strong opioids from a pain clinic in Thailand between January and March 2018. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire that included the following sections: general characteristics; the Medication Taking Behavior in Thai (MTB-Thai) for assessing adherence to medications; and factors influencing nonadherence, which were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. In addition, face-to-face in depth interviews were conducted with patients showing non-adherence to strong opioids (MTB-Thai score ≤21) and analyzed using thematic content analysis.  Results: Of 101 cancer pain patients that completed the questionnaire, 39.6% showed non-adherence to strong opioids. Illness understanding (P=0.047) and the use of more than three types of pain medication (P=0.032) were significant factors influencing non-adherence. Qualitative analysis indicated that fear of long-term outcomes, opioid side effects, ineffective pain control, attempts to make the regimen more acceptable, poor understanding, and non-acceptance of disease related to non-adherence. Conclusion: Non-adherence to opioids for cancer patients is a common problem. Awareness of patient factors, medication-related factors, and illness-related factors will provide the knowledge and adequate advice that may enhance adherence to medications.

scholarly journals Periodontal Status in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lam Do Ai Nguyen ◽  
Thao Thi Thu Nguyen ◽  
Thuy Anh Vu Pham
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Group 1

<div><p class="AbstractTitle"><strong>Objectives:</strong> To compare periodontal status of chronic kidney disease patients with those in non-chronic kidney disease patients and to explore the relationship between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease in a group of Vietnamese.</p></div><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross sectional study was conducted on 240 adults including 120 chronic kidney disease patients (group 1) and 120non-chronic kidney disease patients (group 2). The socio-demographic characteristic, dental and smoking habits were investigated by the questionnaire. Periodontal status (PPD, CAL, BOP) were examined. The periodontal status was compared between 2 groups. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between chronic kidney disease and periodontitis after adjusting related factors.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Results</strong>: The clinically periodontal parameters in group 1 were all higher compared to those in group 2 (p&lt;0.001). The OR for periodontitis in patients who with age more than 60 years or brushed their teeth less than 2 times per day or had no scaling or in current smokers or with chronic kidney disease were 1.93; 4.27; 7.95; 4.21; 2.94 compared to counterparts, respectively (p&lt;0.05).</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The periodontal status of chronic kidney disease patients was found worse than those in non-chronic kidney disease patients. The chronic kidney disease was significantly related to periodontitis.</p>

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