Sexual health outcomes among adolescent and young adult cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual health outcomes (SHO), which entail the physical, emotional, mental, and social impacts, are an important consideration for adolescent and young adults (AYA, ages 15-39) affected by cancer. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to summarize the current literature and evaluate AYA cancer impact on SHO.

Methods

EMBASE and MEDLINE were searched from January 1, 2000 to September 28, 2022 to identify epidemiologic studies that used an analytic observational design, included individuals with AYA cancer and non-cancer control participants, and evaluated SHO. Odds ratios and prevalence ratios were calculated; random effects models were used to obtain pooled measures where possible.

Results

Of 2621 articles, 8 were included that investi

SUBMITTER: Oveisi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10674049 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature