Abstract

The sexual well-being of breast cancer patients is essential for their quality of life. However, the sexuality of these patients is neglected by health professionals in general. Thus, it is essential to understand the relation of social factors with the alteration in the sexual function of these patients.

Author Details

Ana Fátima Carvalho Fernandes, PhD; Iarlla Silva Ferreira Sr., MSN, Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil

Sigma Membership

Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Breast Neoplasms, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological and Social Determinants of Health

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Social determinants of health and sexual dysfunction in women with breast cancer

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The sexual well-being of breast cancer patients is essential for their quality of life. However, the sexuality of these patients is neglected by health professionals in general. Thus, it is essential to understand the relation of social factors with the alteration in the sexual function of these patients.