학술논문
Do young adults with cancer receive information about treatment‐related impact on sex life? Results from a population‐based study
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Cancer Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 8, Pp 9893-9901 (2023)
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Language
English
ISSN
2045-7634
Abstract
Abstract Background Sexual dysfunction is common following a cancer diagnosis in young adulthood (18–39 years) and problems related to sex life are ranked among the core concerns in this age group. Yet, few studies have investigated to what extent adults younger than 40, receive information from healthcare providers about the potential impact of cancer and its treatment on their sex life. Methods A population‐based cross‐sectional survey study was conducted with 1010 young adults 1.5 years after being diagnosed with cancer (response rate 67%). Patients with breast, cervical, ovarian and testicular cancer, lymphoma, and brain tumors were identified in national quality registries. Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with receiving information were examined using multivariable binary logistic regression. Results Men to a higher extent than women reported having received information about potential cancer‐related impact on their sex life (68% vs. 54%, p