Sexual Activity in Couples Dealing With Breast Cancer. A Cohort Study of Associations With Patient, Partner and Relationship-Related Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Breast cancer may profoundly affect a couple's sex life. The present study examines whether patient-, partner- and relationship-related characteristics are associated with sexual activity of couples following breast cancer diagnosis in the treatment phase and over time.

Methods

Women with breast cancer and their male cohabiting partners participated in a longitudinal study in Denmark. Logistic regression was used to examine associations of patient-, partner- and relationship-related characteristics at baseline (≤4 months following surgery) with couples' sexual activity at baseline, 5 and 12 months later. The longitudinal analyses were stratified for couples' sexual activity status at baseline.

Results

A total of 722, 533 and 471 couples were included in the

SUBMITTER: Rottmann N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021795 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature