Sexual Functioning in Long-Term Survivors of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation.

ABSTRACT: This investigation characterized sexual activity and sexual function in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) survivors, compared them with norms, and examined factors associated with sexual dysfunction, with the goal of identifying targets for intervention to improve sexual health. Surviving adults from a large transplantation center were asked to complete an annual survey with a core of health questions and a module on sexual activity and function. Participants completed the Sexual Function Questionnaire, Cancer and Treatment Distress form, and Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Clinical data were collected from the transplantation medical database. Multivariate logistic regressions identified factors associated with sexual activity and function. Participating survivors (n = 1742) were

SUBMITTER: Syrjala KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8005503 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature