Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Aim: In today’s world, cancer is the second most importantcause of death worldwide, and one of six deaths is caused by cancer on theglobal scale. With regards to the mortality rate for woman with cancer,gynecologic cancers are the first right after the breast cancer. Thecomplications arising out of such treatment procedures of gynecologic cancerslike radiotherapy and chemotherapy, lead to negative impacts on the physical,psychological and sexual health of women. Besides, women do not find themselvesattractive as a sexual partner, while also thinking to have lost theirfemininity for losing fertility potential, following the surgical interventionsapplied in the treatment processes of gynecologic cancers. In this regard, theneed for a professional support in sexual counselling starts to increase inwomen suffering from gynecologic cancer and their partners. In this study, itis aimed at carrying out an assessment on the sexual health of cases diagnosedwith gynecologic cancer, developing a proper approach, as well as providingcontribution to the nursing services. Method: In the study, the sexual health of the case, who wasdiagnosed with ovarian cancer, was subjected to an assessment, while discussingthe nursing approaches within this scope, after receiving the respectivewritten confirmation. Results: In this case, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer,it was established that four main areas of sexual health, as the body image,gender role, sexual functions and fertility, were affected by cancer and itstreatment process. Conclusion: It is of greatimportance to carry out an assessment on four main areas of sexual health asthe body image, gender role, sexual functions and fertility for every patient,who is diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, as well as providing consultancyservices based on the problems, while directing them as per their needs.
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Authors: TUNCAY, Semra; Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Zekai Tahir Burak Kadın Sağlığı Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi, CAN, Zehra; Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hastaneleri, KAPLAN, Sena; Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü Doğum-Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği ABD, ŞAHİN, Sevil; Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü Doğum-Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği ABD
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4289699932