Educational interventions to improve communication about sexual health between nurses and gynecologic oncology patients: A narrative review

Mrad, Hazar; Vinette, Billy; Chouinard, Audrey; Bilodeau, Karine

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“… 30 , 37 Interventions to improve communication skills about sex have shown promising results in a recently published review. 38 To facilitate discussions about possible cancer‐related impact on sex life we recommend clinical routines, including checklists, to specify when in the disease trajectory these issues should be brought up with patients, and what to include in these conversations. Such routines need to be developed for each diagnosis to fit into the current care and type of treatment plan, and reflected in guidelines.…”

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“…Further, previous studies have shown that nurses and physicians inquire more knowledge and training in addressing the subject 30,37 . Interventions to improve communication skills about sex have shown promising results in a recently published review 38 . To facilitate discussions about possible cancer‐related impact on sex life we recommend clinical routines, including checklists, to specify when in the disease trajectory these issues should be brought up with patients, and what to include in these conversations.…”

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Do young adults with cancer receive information about treatment‐related impact on sex life? Results from a population‐based study

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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 < 0.001). Receipt of information varied across diagnoses; in separate regression models, using lymphoma as reference, both women and men with brain tumors were less likely to receive information (women: OR 0.10, CI = 0.03–0.30; men: OR 0.37, CI = 0.16–0.85). More intensive treatment was associated with higher odds of receiving information in both women (OR 1.89; CI = 1.28–2.79) and men (OR 2.08; CI = 1.09–3.94). None of the sociodemographic factors were associated with receipt of information. Conclusions To improve sexual health communication to young adults with cancer, we recommend diagnosis‐specific routines that clarify when in the disease trajectory to discuss these issues with patients and what to address in these conversations.

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Do young adults with cancer receive information about treatment‐related impact on sex life? Results from a population‐based study

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Feasibility and Impact of an Online Simulation Focusing on Nursing Communication About Sexual Health in Gynecologic Oncology

Mrad,

Chouinard,

Pichette

et al. 2023

J Canc Educ

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Gender norms and access to sexual and reproductive health services among women in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a qualitative study

Ouahid,

Mansouri,

Sebbani

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Introduction Improving access to sexual and reproductive health remains a public health challenge, especially for women, whose access is affected by several determinants, such as gender inequality, which is the underlying barrier to all other determinants. Many actions have been carried out, but much remains to be done before all women and girls can exercise their rights. This study aimed to explore how gender norms influence access to sexual and reproductive health services. Method A qualitative study was conducted from November 2021 to July 2022. The inclusion criteria were women and men aged over 18 years old, living in the urban and rural areas of the Marrakech-Safi region in Morocco. A purposive sampling method was used to select participants. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with selected participants. The data were coded and classified using thematic content analysis. Results The study highlighted inequitable, restrictive gender norms that lead to stigmatization and affect the sexual and reproductive healthcare-seeking behavior and access of girls and women in the Marrakech-Safi region. These most common gender norms for women include parental refusal, stigmatization, and social exclusion of girls from sexual and reproductive health education services; strong decision-making power of family members over contraceptive use and women’s adherence to pregnancy monitoring and access to supervised delivery; and culturally constructed role allocation, assigning a reproductive role to women and making them responsible for the health of new-borns. Conclusion Sexual and reproductive health projects must strive to be gender sensitive. Gender-blind projects are missed opportunities to improve health outcomes and advance gender equality.

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Educational interventions to improve communication about sexual health between nurses and gynecologic oncology patients: A narrative review

Cited by 3 publications

References 29 publications

Do young adults with cancer receive information about treatment‐related impact on sex life? Results from a population‐based study

Do young adults with cancer receive information about treatment‐related impact on sex life? Results from a population‐based study

Feasibility and Impact of an Online Simulation Focusing on Nursing Communication About Sexual Health in Gynecologic Oncology

Gender norms and access to sexual and reproductive health services among women in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a qualitative study

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