Determinants of Sexual Function among Survivors of Gynaecological Cancers in a Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

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dc.contributor.authorObora, Maximillar
dc.contributor.authorOnsongo, Lister
dc.contributor.authorOgutu, James O
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-11T10:18:55Z
dc.date.available2023-07-11T10:18:55Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Gynaecological cancer impacts approximately three million women globally. The problem is much more intense in resource-limited countries. Sexual health is a critical aspect of gynaecological cancer treatment and an important component of quality of life (QoL). Aims: This study aimed to assess the determinants of sexual function among survivors of gynaecological cancer. Method: This was a cross-sectional study. The simple random sampling technique was used to recruit survivors of gynaecological cancers aged 18 years and above on follow-up in a tertiary hospital in Kenya. Tools: The study used the socio-demographic survey, Body Image Scale, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale and Female Sexual Function Index. Results: Cervical cancer was the most common gynaecological malignancy among respondents (51%). The mean total score of the Female Sexual Function Index was significantly low at 10.0 (cut off = 26.5). The majority (85%) of respondents had sexual dysfunction. The most commonly affected sexual domain was lubrication at a mean value of 0.91 (SD = 1.58). Age (aOR = 0.05, 95% CI: 0.003–0.16, p = 0.005), cancer stage 3 (aOR = 9.81, 95% CI: 1.34–20.56, p = 0.035) and social support (aOR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.05–1.59, p = 0.015) were independent predictors of sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among gynaecological cancer survivors remains significantly high. Having cervical cancer was the most significant predictor of sexual dysfunction in this study population. Recommendation: There is a need for further studies to improve the sexual life and hence the QoL among survivors of gynaecological malignanciesen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipMaximillar Oboraen_US
dc.identifier.citationObora, M., Onsongo, L., & Ogutu, J. O. (2022). Determinants of sexual function among survivors of gynaecological cancers in a tertiary hospital: a cross-sectional study. ecancermedicalscience, 16.en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2022.1384
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/26155
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherecancer Global Foundationen_US
dc.subjectgynaecological canceren_US
dc.subjecttreatmenten_US
dc.subjectsexualityen_US
dc.subjectsexual functionen_US
dc.subjectsexual dysfunctionen_US
dc.subjectquality of lifeen_US
dc.titleDeterminants of Sexual Function among Survivors of Gynaecological Cancers in a Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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