Abstract

Partners of patients with cancer report a negative impact on their sexuality and intimacy and experience a lack of information. Little is known about partners’ information needs regarding sexuality and intimacy. The study was conducted with 230 partners of patients with cancer using a questionnaire. 56% stated that cancer had negatively affected their sexuality and intimacy. 60% percent reported a need for information. Except a self-reported negative impact of cancer, no characteristics were associated with a higher need for sexuality related information. Partners prefer information that includes practical advice and experiences from others. It is recommended to provide patients and their partner’s information on sexuality and intimacy within routine treatment.

摘要

癌症患者的伴侣报告说，他们的性行为和亲密关系受到负面影响，并且缺乏信息。对伴侣在性和亲密关系方面的信息需求知之甚少。该研究是使用问卷调查与 230 名癌症患者的合作伙伴进行的。56% 的人表示癌症对他们的性行为和亲密关系产生了负面影响。60% 的受访者表示需要信息。除了自我报告的癌症的负面影响外，没有任何特征与对性相关信息的更高需求有关。合作伙伴更喜欢包含实用建议和他人经验的信息。建议在常规治疗中向患者及其伴侣提供有关性行为和亲密关系的信息。