Sexual Health Needs: How Do Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners Want Information?. Issue 3 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Albers, L. F.; Van Ek, G. F.; Krouwel, E. M.; Oosterkamp-Borgelink, C. M.; Liefers, G. J.; Den Ouden, M. E. M.; Den Oudsten, B. L.; Krol-Warmerdam, E. E. M.; Guicherit, O. R.; Linthorst-Niers, E.; Putter, H.; Pelger, R. C. M.; Elzevier, H. W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of sex & marital therapy. Volume 46:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 226
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Sexual disorders -- Periodicals; Sexual deviation -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marriage; Sex Disorders; 616.8583005
• DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2019.1676853
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0092-623X

Abstract

Abstract: It is well known that breast cancer treatment can affect sexuality. This survey evaluated the needs of breast cancer patients and partners regarding sexual care. The majority of patients (80.4%) and partners (73.7%) did not receive any information regarding sexuality. Although only a quarter of all respondents reported a direct need for information regarding sexuality, most valued an opportunity to discuss sexuality. The nurse practitioner was the most preferable care provider to provide information about sexuality, supported by a brochure or website. Patients considered during treatment as most suitable timing of discussing sexuality, and partners before the start of treatment.