Psychosocial Needs of Gynecological Cancer Survivors: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet and social media platforms offer insights into the lived experiences of survivors of cancer and their caregivers; however, the volume of narrative data available is often cumbersome for thorough analysis. Survivors of gynecological cancer have unique needs, such as those related to a genetic predisposition to future cancers, impact of cancer on sexual health, the advanced stage at which many are diagnosed, and the influx of new therapeutic approaches.

Objective

This study aimed to present a unique methodology to leverage large amounts of data from internet-based platforms for mixed methods analysis. We analyzed discussion board posts made by survivors of gynecological cancer on the American Cancer Society website with a particular interest in evaluating t

SUBMITTER: Adams EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9533206 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature