The relationship between sexual dysfunction and quality of marital relationship in genital and breast cancers women

(2017) The relationship between sexual dysfunction and quality of marital relationship in genital and breast cancers women. Journal of education and health promotion. p. 56. ISSN 2277-9531 (Print) 2277-9531 (Linking)

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The concept of sexual dysfunction is dysfunction in desire and emotional - social that it is Impact on the sexual response cycle and can cause stress and interpersonal difficulties. Quality of marital relationship is one of the important factors predicting sexual function disorders, which varies among different cancers. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between sexual dysfunction and quality of marital relationship in genital and breast cancers in women. METHODS: This correlational study was conducted on 150 breast and genital cancers in women referred to Sayedoshohada and Milad hospitals in Isfahan city through a two-stage sampling method. Participants completed questionnaires about demographic/disease and sexual function questionnaire (44 questions) and quality of marital relationship (11 questions). Collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 14 software, statistical test such as, Pearson correlation coefficient tests independent t- student, one way ANOVA. RESULTS: The results showed that 70.7 of women had breast cancer and 29.3 had gynaecological cancer. 60 of patient had good quality of marital relationship and 19.3 sexual dysfunction. There was a significant correlation between sexual function and quality of marital relationship (P = <0.001). CONCLUSION: There was a significant correlation between sexual function disorder and quality of marital relationship. The inclusion of patients educational programs and couple therapy in cancer disease rehabilitation program is important in order to improve the quality of marital relationship and subsequent sexual dysfunction in cancer patients.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Cancer marital sexual function
Divisions: Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center
Page Range: p. 56
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of education and health promotion
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 6
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp₁₈₆₁₄
ISSN: 2277-9531 (Print) 2277-9531 (Linking)
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/1480

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