Vivencias de la sexualidad en mujeres adultas costarricenses sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The present study aims to analyze the experience of sexuality of adult Costa Rican women who are breast cancer survivors. A virtual interview was conducted with 16 participants using open-ended questions through the Google Forms tool; the data collection lasted four months. A qualitative analysis was performed in which categories were established to ensure organization and effectiveness of the results. The findings encompass categories such as body image and its relationship with sexual satisfaction, sexual desire and psychological changes, which involve various issues such as identity problems regarding femininity, self-esteem alteration, pain, decreased interest and limited sexual interactions, anxiety, depression, feeling inadequate, among others.
Source: PsicoInnova
Authors: Elisa Solís-Solano, Nicole Vásquez-Flores
Institutions: Universidad Iberoamericana, Iberoamerican University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402906638