Prevalence, classifications and factors associated with sexual dysfunction among adult cancer patients on chemotherapy at the Uganda Cancer Institute, Mbarara.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual dysfunction is a social challenge that devastates many people, including cancer patients. However, among the numerous reported side effects of chemotherapy sexual dysfunction is the least studied and reported. The chemotherapeutics used among cancer patients are potential risk factors for the development of sexual dysfunction, and such an understanding of these risk factors can lead to numerous interventions to bypass their effects on sexual activity.

Objective

The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence, classification and factors associated with sexual dysfunction among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 214 cancer patients at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern

SUBMITTER: Oenga JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11441070 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature