Determinants of fertility issues experienced by young women diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer - a quantitative, cross-cultural study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although there is a recognition of the importance of fertility to young women with cancer, we do not know who is at risk of distress related to fertility issues following diagnosis. We investigated the determinants of fertility-related distress adopting a cross-cultural perspective and using the Common Sense Model (CSM). We chose the CSM as a theoretical framework as it allows to explore how individuals conceptualise illness within the socio-cultural context.

Methods

British and Polish women with breast or gynaecological cancer were recruited through outpatient clinics or online outlets and completed a questionnaire. Linear regression, mediation and moderated mediation methods were performed.

Results

One hundred sixty-four women participated (mean age 34.55

SUBMITTER: Sobota A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6127915 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature