Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Prostate cancer (PCa) has the highest incidence rates of all cancers among men, affecting 107.5 per 100,000 men in the U.S. Treatment of PCa varies and at times includes prostatectomy, which affects quality of life (QOL) most frequently, affecting sexual, bladder, and bowel functioning.QOL among men who have sex with men (MSM) who have PCa has not been widely studied.The purpose of the study, guided by the Lazarus and Folkman s transactional theory of stress and coping, was to understand if there were differences in terms of QOL among MSM with PCa when accounting for race, partner status, and prostatectomy history.Data were collected from 131 participants using the Sexual Quality of Life Male (SQoL-M) survey.Data were analyzed using an independent t test.No statistically significant differences in QOL were found in terms of race, partner status, or prostatectomy history.All participants reported they experienced some type of sexual dysfunction.Recommendations for further research are to use a different instrument that is specific to MSM who have sexual dysfunction issues due to PCa and conduct additional research with a larger sample size.Healthcare professionals need to be aware of how QOL is affected among MSM who have PCa so that care can be tailored to meet their needs, which will lead to positive social change.
Source: ScholarWorks (Walden University)
Author: Rinedahl, Jéaux Alexander
Institution: Walden University
Language: English
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7070815602