Article Open Access January 27, 2023

Sexual Functioning of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers: A Qualitative Synthesis

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St. Paul University, Philippines
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Philippine Oncology Nurses Association, Philippines
Page(s): 10-28
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December 18, 2022
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January 17, 2023
Accepted
January 25, 2023
Published
January 27, 2023
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Arjona, B. R. , Arjona, B. R. Jr., D. C. , Jr., D. C. Lupisan, M. M. , Lupisan, M. M. Mendoza, G. , & Mendoza, G. (2023). Sexual Functioning of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers: A Qualitative Synthesis. Current Research in Public Health, 2(1), 10-28. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2023.598
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Arjona, B. R. ; Arjona, B. R. Jr., D. C. ; Jr., D. C. Lupisan, M. M. ; Lupisan, M. M. Mendoza, G. ; Mendoza, G. Sexual Functioning of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers: A Qualitative Synthesis. Current Research in Public Health 2023 2(1), 10-28. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2023.598
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Arjona, Bernadette Rom, Bernadette Rom Arjona. Darvin Crisologo Jr., Darvin Crisologo Jr.. Mitzil Mae Lupisan, Mitzil Mae Lupisan. Gold Mendoza, and Gold Mendoza. 2023. "Sexual Functioning of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers: A Qualitative Synthesis". Current Research in Public Health 2, no. 1: 10-28. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2023.598
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Arjona BR, Arjona BRJr. DC, Jr. DCLupisan MM, Lupisan MMMendoza G, Mendoza G. Sexual Functioning of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers: A Qualitative Synthesis. Current Research in Public Health. 2023; 2(1):10-28. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjcor.2023.598
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ABSTRACT = {Background: Sexuality is considered to be one of the most significant markers of quality of life. This is due to the fact that sexuality is linked to ideas, feelings, behaviors, social integration, and therefore, a person's physical and mental health and well-being but with patients who have gynecologic cancers, there are significant challenges when it comes to matters of sexuality and intimacy. Aim: To find out how gynecological cancer affects women's sexual experiences and how they express sexuality in the context of their sickness Design: A qualitative synthesis, thematic approach Result: Nineteen (19) eligible studies centered with gynecologic cancers on sexual functioning were included with two (2) main themes emerged: (1) Issues with Sexual Experiences and (2) Physical and Emotional Burden. Many individuals were found to have one or more sexual dysfunctions, which commonly caused distress. Conclusion:  Changes in the women’s quality of life in the sexual aspect due to their disease takes a toll not just on the physical but in other facets as well. Better knowledge and patient-centered approaches would improve gynecologic cancer patients' capacity to cope in terms of sexual functioning. Implications: Healthcare professionals such as oncology nurses and doctors should better understand ways to address the sexual problems of their patients following the myriad of events following their diagnosis and treatment of their gynecologic cancers.},
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