Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: METHODS: 70 NCI-designated CC websites listed on www.cancer.govwere evaluated.Non-clinical Basic Laboratory CC (7) were excluded.Comprehensive CC (49) defined by NCI as cancer centers who demonstrate an added depth and breadth of research were compared to non-Comprehensive CC (14).Geographic regions established by NCI were compared regarding male and female sexual health and infertility information.Fishers exact test was used to assess for differences between websites.RESULTS: Fertility and/or sexual health information was accessible on 43/63 (68.3%)CC websites and was more prevalent on Comprehensive CC compared to non-Comprehensive CC websites (37/ 49 [75.5%]vs 6/14 [42.9%], p<0.05).NCI-designated CC websites had more information on fertility compared to sexual health (41/63 [65.1%] vs 24/63 [38.1%], p <0.01).All 9 regions had at least 1 CC website with fertility information, while South Atlantic and East South Central regions had no information on sexual health (Table 1).On websites providing fertility information, access to data was less available for men compared to women (35/41 [85.4%] vs 41/41 [100%], vs p<0.05).Male sexual health information was only 87.5% present compared to female sexual health information 100% present when available.CONCLUSIONS: While fertility and sexual health may not immediately be a concern for cancer patients, it is important for cancer survivorship and return to normalcy.The data presented highlights a discrepancy in less information being available for males compared to females.Overall, there is a need to improve the quality and accessibility of fertility and sexual health information for both genders on all NCIdesignated CC websites.
Source: The Journal of Urology
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2941714634