Asian Oncol Nurs.  2012 Jun;12(2):156-165. 10.5388/aon.2012.12.2.156.

A Study on the Predictive Factors of Sexual Function in Women with Gynecologic Cancer

• Park JS
• Jang SY

• KMID: 2269522
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5388/aon.2012.12.2.156

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to identify predictors of sexual function in gynecologic cancer patients.
METHODS
The participants were 154 patients treated at a university medical center in A city, Korea. The data collection was performed through a structured questionnaire from July to December, 2010. The instruments used in this study were Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) perceived health status scale, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status, body image, and depression. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS 18.0.
RESULTS
The mean score of perceived health status was 8.42 and sexual function was 8.42. The lowest score among sexual function was lubrication. The scores of sexual function was significantly different by age, job, marital status, period after diagnosis of cancer and diagnosis. There were significant correlations between sexual function, perceived health status, ECOG performance, body image and depression. In multiple regression analysis, predictors were identified as ECOG performance, age, diagnosis and period after diagnosis of cancer (Adj.R2=.28). The most powerful predictor of female sexual function was ECOG performance (19.0%).
CONCLUSION
The above findings indicate that it is necessary to develop a more effective and personalized sexual function improvement program for gynecologic cancer patient.

Keyword

Gynecologic Cancer; Sexual Function; ECOG Performance Status

MeSH Terms

Academic Medical Centers
Body Image
Data Collection
Depression
Female
Humans
Korea
Lubrication
Marital Status
Surveys and Questionnaires

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