Functional Status in Turkish Women with Gynecological Cancer

Determination of Sexual Problems of Turkish Patients Receiving Gynecologic Cancer Treatment: a Cross-sectional Study

“…Additionally, longer period since the diagnosis and presence of another chronic disorders are significantly predictive of poor sexual functioning. This is consistent with other studies conducted in Turkey, which also found a significantly higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction in the presence of older age, lower educational level, unemployment status (Aslan et al, 2008;Erenel and Kitiş, 2011;Akkuzu et al, 2014). In the literature, consistent with the findings of the current study, it is reported that a large proportion of patients with gynecologic cancers suffer sexual problems (Barton-Buckle and Gustason, Reis et al, 2010).…”

Functional status of women after cancer and its related factors: A study based on Roy adaptation model

“…That's why the majority of women in this study showed they do home-related works. This is in contrast to the Akkuzu and Ogce study (Akkuzu et al, 2014) that disclosed that while women had low performance in house and housework as most women admitted to carrying more than 5 kilos of appliances. In this regard, Ozkan found that increasing the person's emotional performance after cancer diagnosis can be a reason for women's continued role as a spouse and mother, and compensates for the decline in women's physical activity in housework.…”

“…While other studies suggest a decrease in social function and overall health status, most respondents stated that they rested for most of the day, but had poor night sleep rates, and were not able to walk and exercise (Akkuzu et al, 2014;. The results in the professional dimension and in relation to the secondary role showed that only 8 women were employed and worked out-of-home, with most of them believing that they were performing their duties and had the necessary precision to do their job.…”

“…from performing daily tasks, the consequent loss of functional status reduces survival rate and quality of life and causes depression and economic issues for patients and caregivers (Akkuzu et al, 2014).…”

Living and Coping With Cancer

“…Partlak-Günüşen et al 7 reported that patients suffered from difficulties such as fatigue, pain, weight loss, and hair loss during the treatment process. Akkuzu et al 24 reported that patients had difficulty with their daily activities in addition to meeting these challenges. In this study, patients had difficulties coping with the adverse effects of chemotherapy (eg, nausea, hair loss, sores, pain, and fatigue), which adversely affected their social lives.…”