Men in Marital Relationships with Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Study

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作者
Zangeneh, Sanaz [1 ]
Savabi-Esfahani, Mitra [2 ]
Taleghani, Fariba [3 ]
Sharbafchi, Mohammad Reza [4 ]
Salehi, Mehrdad [5 ]
机构
[1] Isfahan Univ Med Sci, Student Res Comm, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Esfahan, Iran
[2] Isfahan Univ Med Sci, Fac Nursing & Midwifery, Nursing & Midwifery Care Res Ctr, Dept Midwifery & Reprod Hlth, Hezar Jerib STR,POB 81746-73461, Esfahan, Iran
[3] Isfahan Univ Med Sci, Fac Nursing & Midwifery, Nursing & Midwifery Care Res Ctr, Dept Adult Hlth Nursing, Esfahan, Iran
[4] Isfahan Univ Med Sci, Omid Hosp, Iranian Canc Control Ctr MACSA, Sch Med,Dept Psychiat, Esfahan, Iran
[5] Isfahan Univ Med Sci, Behav Sci Res Ctr, Dept Psychiat, Esfahan, Iran
关键词
Breast cancer; men; marital relationships; qualitative study; SUPPORTIVE CARE NEEDS; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS; PARTNER SUPPORT; COUPLES; SURVIVORS; INTIMACY; PREDICTORS; ADJUSTMENT; DEPRESSION;
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10.1080/19317611.2024.2387655
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B849 [应用心理学];
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040203 ;
摘要
ObjectiveSexual health is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Breast cancer affects the marital relationships and sexual activity of patients and their sexual partners. The present qualitative study was conducted to discover the experiences of women undergoing breast cancer treatment and their husbands regarding marital relationships after breast cancer.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with the 37 women undergoing breast cancer, their husbands, and healthcare providers. Recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach.ResultsFour categories of 'Utilization of couple-based approach,' 'Consequences of relationship breakdown,' and 'A need for the spouse's support and compassion' were revealed.ConclusionThe present study showed that the husbands of women undergoing breast cancer treatment played a dual role in marital relationships. It seems that using couple-based approaches, such as mental and sexual health counseling, should be considered by healthcare providers.
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页码:569 / 583
页数:15
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