Lived Experiences of Sexuality among Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment at a Major Cancer Center in Ghana
Emelia Osei Boakye, Rasheed Ofosu-Poku, Ishmael Kyei, Lydia Aziato, Emmanuel Amankwaa Frempong, Mavis Bobie Ansah
International Research Journal of Oncology · pp. 73–86 · Published 28 Mar 2024
Abstract
Aim: This study explored the sexuality-related lived experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer during multimodal breast cancer treatment. Study Design: Qualitative exploratory descriptive design. Place and Duration of Study: Participants were recruited from the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana from March to May 2018. Methodology: A purposive sampling was used and data was saturated with 10 participants. Data was analysed by thematic analysis. Findings: Four (4) main themes and 12 subthemes were identified. Breast cancer treatment resulted in reduced sexual desire and strength for sexual intercourse, loss of hair, skin color, weight, breast and self-esteem, as well as loss of money and income on account of high cost of treatment and loss of job. Conclusion: Addressing sexuality needs of people living with breast cancer is relevant to improving their quality of life.
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