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Sexual health-related care needs among young adult cancer patients and survivors: a systematic literature review

Journal of cancer survivorship, 2022-08, Vol.16 (4), p.913-924 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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  • Title:
    Sexual health-related care needs among young adult cancer patients and survivors: a systematic literature review
  • Author: Lehmann, Vicky ; Laan, Ellen T. M. ; den Oudsten, Brenda L.
  • Subjects: Cancer ; Health Informatics ; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ; Literature reviews ; Medicine ; Medicine & Public Health ; Oncology ; Patients ; Primary Care Medicine ; Public Health ; Quality of Life Research ; Review ; Sexual health ; Side effects ; Survival ; Systematic review ; Verbal communication ; Young adults
  • Is Part Of: Journal of cancer survivorship, 2022-08, Vol.16 (4), p.913-924
  • Description: Purpose Young adult cancer patients and survivors have age-specific care needs, but care needs related to sexual health are poorly understood. A systematic literature review was conducted to examine sexual health-related care needs among patients/survivors diagnosed with cancer during young adulthood (age: 18–39 years). The prevalence and types needs were assessed along with associated patient factors. Methods Four major databases were screened to identify relevant studies, which were also assessed for risk of bias; all following PRISMA guidelines. Results Identified studies ( N  = 35) often assessed sexual health-related care needs by whether participants experienced a generic need for support from providers. The prevalence of such needs ranged between 8 and 61.7% and was higher in female survivors and those with more health impairments. The type of diagnosis could also play a role in these varying prevalence rates, but was not systematically tested in included studies. Types of sexual health-related care needs were clustered into practical/emotional support needs (e.g., coping with physical side effects), information needs (e.g., more details), and communication needs (e.g., providers should initiate conversations, validate concerns, be empathetic/open). Needs should be addressed in-person and/or online. Conclusions The extent of needs related to sexual health varies among young adult patients and survivors, but types of needs center around improving provision of support and information by providers. Implications for Cancer Survivors Sexual health should routinely be addressed alongside other potential effects of cancer treatment to allow for constructive conversations between patients and providers. Referrals to (online) resources or specialists should be tailored to individual preferences.
  • Publisher: New York: Springer US
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1932-2259
    EISSN: 1932-2267
    DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-01084-w
    PMID: 34669141
  • Source: ProQuest One Psychology
    Springer Open Access
    ProQuest Central
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