Body image, self-esteem, and sense of masculinity in patients with prostate cancer: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Body image, self-esteem, and masculinity are three interconnected constructs in men with prostate cancer, with profound effects on quality of life. This meta-synthesis aimed to evaluate all known qualitative studies published studying the effect of prostate cancer on these constructs.

Methods

A systematic review utilising PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases up to May 2020 was conducted in line with PRISMA and ENTREQ guidelines. All qualitative studies of men's experiences with body image, self-esteem, and masculinity whilst living with prostate cancer were included. A thematic meta-synthesis was conducted to identify emergent descriptive and analytical themes under the main study constructs.

Results

Of 2188 articles identified, 68 were included. Ei

SUBMITTER: Bowie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8881246 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature