Gender Differences in Sexual Information Needs and Relating Factors in Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Gongju-si 32588, Korea.

Published: April 2021

This study aimed to identify the sexual information requirements and related factors according to gender to improve sexual health in cancer patients. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 687 cancer patients from a single cancer center in Korea completed a self-reported questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to compare the sexual information requirements and related factors among cancer patients. The results showed that male cancer patients had higher demands for sexual information than female cancer patients (t = 27.11, < 0.001). Men appeared to have a greater need than women in the need for sexual information (t = 30.41, < 0.001) and professional sexual intervention (t = 21.97, < 0.001). Regarding sexual information needs, income (OR: 0.43, 95% CI: 0.25 to 0.73) was a significant factor in men. In women, age (OR: 0.51, 95% CI: 0.31 to 0.86), alcohol consumption (OR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.12-3.16), and chemotherapy (OR: 1.87, 95% CI: 1.12-3.12) were significant factors. Significant differences in the overall sexual information needs and related factors were observed between male and female cancer patients. Therefore, a strategy needs to be established to improve the sexual health of cancer patients considering gender differences.

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