Qualitative exploration of sexual life among breast cancer survivors at reproductive age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our understanding of the experiences of women at reproductive age regarding sexual life and issues they may face after starting the treatment of breast cancer is limited. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to explore sexual life and its related issues among breast cancer survivors at reproductive age in Iran.

Methods

A qualitative research was conducted. Participants were 21 breast cancer survivors who were under 51 years of age that were chosen using purposeful sampling. In-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out for data collection and the content analysis method was used for data analysis.

Results

The data analysis led to the development of main theme of 'unfulfilled sexual life'. Also, four subthemes were: 'undesirable sexual function', '

SUBMITTER: Maleki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871536 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature