Body image and sexual function in women after treatment for anal and rectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Treatment for anal and rectal cancer (ARCa) often results in side effects that directly impact sexual functioning; however, ARCa survivors are an understudied group, and factors contributing to the sexual sequelae are not well understood. Body image problems are distressing and may further exacerbate sexual difficulties, particularly for women. This preliminary study sought to (1) describe body image problems, including sociodemographic and disease/treatment correlates, and (2) examine relations between body image and sexual function.

Methods

For the baseline assessment of a larger study, 70 women completed the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire and Colorectal Cancer-specific Module, including the Body Imag

SUBMITTER: Benedict C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4961045 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature