Nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the sexual health of breast cancer patients
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background This study explores the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding the sexual health of breast cancer patients among nurses in Nanjing, China. Methods Conducted from June to July 2023 across six hospitals, this web-based cross-sectional study utilized a self-administered questionnaire, resulting in 252 valid responses, predominantly from female nurses (98.41%). Results The mean scores indicated inadequate knowledge (8.82 ± 5.33), a positive attitude (38.43 ± 5.23), and inactive practice (27.75 ± 6.68) regarding patients' sexual health. Multivariate logistic regression identified that the lack of training on breast cancer sexual health was significantly associated with lower knowledge (OR = 0.31, p = 0.001), while job satisfaction correlated positively with knowledge levels (OR = 1.28, p = 0.018). Age (OR = 1.13, p = 0.001) and attitude (OR = 1.22, p < 0.001) were linked to higher levels of practice. Structural equation modeling revealed that knowledge significantly positively influenced attitude ( β = 0.493, p < 0.001), and both knowledge and attitude directly affected practice ( β = 0.563 and β = 0.897 respectively, p < 0.001). Conclusion Overall, nurses demonstrated a need for improved knowledge and active practices concerning the sexual health of breast cancer patients.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health
Authors: Yingjie Gong, Dan Zhao, Qiannan Ye, Xin Shao, Lingling Tang
Institution: Yangzhou University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4417311569