Gay men's experiences with prostate cancer: Implications for future research. (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoyt, Michael A; Frost, David M; Cohn, Eric; Millar, Brett M; Diefenbach, Michael A; Revenson, Tracey A
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 25:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 298
• Page End: 310
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: gay men -- health-related quality of life -- minority stress -- prostate cancer -- support; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105317711491
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

Abstract

Gay men's experiences with prostate cancer and its impact on health-related quality of life are poorly understood. This qualitative study explored gay men's experience with prostate cancer with a focus on the emotional, physical, and sexual impact of cancer; support needs; and healthcare interactions. Three semi-structured focus groups of gay men with prostate cancer were conducted. A conventional content analytic approach was used to identify six primary content areas that described poignant aspects of the men's experience with prostate cancer: minority stress, intimacy and sexuality concerns, impact on life outlook, healthcare experiences, social support and the gay community, and intersectional identities.