The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.

Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in gynaecological cancer patients. Most of the time, sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer is underdiagnosed as there is overlapping of symptoms with other psychological morbidities, interplaying of multiple risks, patients’ reluctance to complain or inco...

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Main Authors:	Tee, BC, Ahmad Rasidi MS, Mohd Rushdan MN, Ismail A, Sidi H
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Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit UKM 2014
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spelling	ukm-81092016-12-14T06:46:14Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8109/ The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients. Tee, BC Ahmad Rasidi MS, Mohd Rushdan MN, Ismail A, Sidi H, Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in gynaecological cancer patients. Most of the time, sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer is underdiagnosed as there is overlapping of symptoms with other psychological morbidities, interplaying of multiple risks, patients’ reluctance to complain or incompetence of health care provider to assess. Determining the risk factors of sexual dysfunction in cancer patients enables us to pay more attention to those who are vulnerable and to device strategies for early detection, prevention and treatment of sexual dysfunction in them. The main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its risk factors in gynaecological cancer patients in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Star, Malaysia. Sexual function of eighty-three gynaecological cancer patients who were married were assessed with self-rated MVFSFI (Malay version Female Sexual Function Index). Self-rated WHOQOL-BREF (World Health Organization- Quality of Life- 26) which assessed the domains of quality of life was used while MINI (Mini International Neuropsychiatry Interview) was used for diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among the married gynaecological cancer patients was 65% (54/83). Sexual dysfunction was significantly associated with low education level (OR 3.055, CI 1.009-9.250), shorter duration of cancer (OR 0.966, CI 0.966- 0.998), ongoing chemotherapy (OR 3.045, CI 1.149-8.067), pain perception (OR 3.230, CI 1.257-8.303), absence of sexual intercourse for more than one month (OR 1.862) and three domains of quality of life such as physical health, psychological health and social relationship (OR 0.942, CI 0.908-0.978; OR 0.955, CI 0.916-0.995; OR 0.933, CI 0.894-0.973, respectively). However, sexual dysfunction was not associated with major depressive disorder (χ2² = 1.224, p = 0.268). The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients was comparable to other studies of similar population. Since, the risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients are multidimensional, the process of assessment and management need to be holistic and patient-oriented. Penerbit UKM 2014-01-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8109/1/06-MS183-_Proof_%2853-61%29.pdf Tee, BC and Ahmad Rasidi MS, and Mohd Rushdan MN, and Ismail A, and Sidi H, (2014) The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients. Medicine & Health, 9 (1). pp. 53-61. ISSN 1823-2140 http://www.ppukm.ukm.my/ukmmcjournal/index.php
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description	Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in gynaecological cancer patients. Most of the time, sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer is underdiagnosed as there is overlapping of symptoms with other psychological morbidities, interplaying of multiple risks, patients’ reluctance to complain or incompetence of health care provider to assess. Determining the risk factors of sexual dysfunction in cancer patients enables us to pay more attention to those who are vulnerable and to device strategies for early detection, prevention and treatment of sexual dysfunction in them. The main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its risk factors in gynaecological cancer patients in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Star, Malaysia. Sexual function of eighty-three gynaecological cancer patients who were married were assessed with self-rated MVFSFI (Malay version Female Sexual Function Index). Self-rated WHOQOL-BREF (World Health Organization- Quality of Life- 26) which assessed the domains of quality of life was used while MINI (Mini International Neuropsychiatry Interview) was used for diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among the married gynaecological cancer patients was 65% (54/83). Sexual dysfunction was significantly associated with low education level (OR 3.055, CI 1.009-9.250), shorter duration of cancer (OR 0.966, CI 0.966- 0.998), ongoing chemotherapy (OR 3.045, CI 1.149-8.067), pain perception (OR 3.230, CI 1.257-8.303), absence of sexual intercourse for more than one month (OR 1.862) and three domains of quality of life such as physical health, psychological health and social relationship (OR 0.942, CI 0.908-0.978; OR 0.955, CI 0.916-0.995; OR 0.933, CI 0.894-0.973, respectively). However, sexual dysfunction was not associated with major depressive disorder (χ2² = 1.224, p = 0.268). The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients was comparable to other studies of similar population. Since, the risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients are multidimensional, the process of assessment and management need to be holistic and patient-oriented.
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author_facet	Tee, BC Ahmad Rasidi MS, Mohd Rushdan MN, Ismail A, Sidi H,
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title	The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.
title_short	The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.
title_full	The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.
title_fullStr	The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.
title_full_unstemmed	The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.
title_sort	prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.
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The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in gynaecological cancer patients.

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