Sexuality in Intimate Partners of People with Cancer: Information and Communication Needs: A Brief Communication. Issue 2 (17th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Albers, Leonore F.; van Belzen, Mirjam A.; van Batenburg, Christel; Engelen, Vivian; Putter, Hein; den Ouden, Marjolein E. M.; Pelger, Rob C. M.; Elzevier, Henk W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of sex & marital therapy. Volume 47:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 197
• Page End: 203
• Publication Date: 2021-02-17
• Subjects: Sexual disorders -- Periodicals; Sexual deviation -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marital psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Marriage; Sex Disorders; 616.8583005
• DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2020.1828206
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0092-623X

Abstract

Abstract: Partners of patients with cancer report a negative impact on their sexuality and intimacy and experience a lack of information. Little is known about partners' information needs regarding sexuality and intimacy. The study was conducted with 230 partners of patients with cancer using a questionnaire. 56% stated that cancer had negatively affected their sexuality and intimacy. 60% percent reported a need for information. Except a self-reported negative impact of cancer, no characteristics were associated with a higher need for sexuality related information. Partners prefer information that includes practical advice and experiences from others. It is recommended to provide patients and their partner's information on sexuality and intimacy within routine treatment.