Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study
Objective: The objective of this research was to assess the level and determinants of medical personnel's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the management of sexual health in breast cancer survivors residing in western China. Background: Sexual well-being is a crucial aspect of one&...
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| author | Li Yao Yaling Li Tingshu Wang Fangrong Jia Yu Zhang XiaoLi You Li Hu Biyu Zhang Qianya Zhang Wei Ming Hong Li |
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| description | Objective: The objective of this research was to assess the level and determinants of medical personnel's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the management of sexual health in breast cancer survivors residing in western China. Background: Sexual well-being is a crucial aspect of one's overall satisfaction with life. Once female sexual dysfunction (FSD) occurs, it will affect patients' satisfaction and life quality seriously. In all healthcare settings, the management of sexual health relies heavily on the vital contribution of medical personnel. Nevertheless, the sexual requirements of individuals with breast cancer are still partially unmet. Design: A web-based questionnaire was used to conduct a multi-centered, cross-sectional study involving medical staff from 26 hospitals in nine cities of Guizhou Province, China. Methods: Data was gathered from healthcare professionals using a validated tool, the knowledge, attitudes, practices assessment scale for managing the sexual health of breast cancer patients in medical staff. This tool was used to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical staff regarding sexual health management. Results: In this study, a grand total of 3181 healthcare professionals took part. The overall KAP scores, including knowledge, attitudes, and practices, were 47.15 ± 11.91, 72.55 ± 12.56, and 58.61 ± 11.45, respectively. Three variables exhibited a strong and favorable correlation. The study identified significant concerns regarding the limited understanding of medical personnel regarding effective strategies for enhancing sexual health function in breast cancer patients, as well as their diminished confidence in addressing FSD. The scores of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexual health management were significantly influenced by whether or not training was received. Conclusions: The study results emphasize the importance of adopting a holistic approach to enhance the understanding, perspectives, and behaviors of healthcare professionals regarding the management of sexual health. In addition to enhancing the standard of care for individuals with breast cancer. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-93b2cbb9b4be40dca3f86331fefb16542023-10-01T06:00:56ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-09-0199e19701Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional studyLi Yao0Yaling Li1Tingshu Wang2Fangrong Jia3Yu Zhang4XiaoLi You5Li Hu6Biyu Zhang7Qianya Zhang8Wei Ming9Hong Li10Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China; Corresponding author. The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, No. 22 Guiyi Road, Guiyang, 550004, China.Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, ChinaDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, ChinaDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, ChinaDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, ChinaDepartment of Nursing, The Second People's Hospital of Bijie, Bijie, Guizhou Province, 551799, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, ChinaDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, ChinaDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, ChinaObjective: The objective of this research was to assess the level and determinants of medical personnel's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the management of sexual health in breast cancer survivors residing in western China. Background: Sexual well-being is a crucial aspect of one's overall satisfaction with life. Once female sexual dysfunction (FSD) occurs, it will affect patients' satisfaction and life quality seriously. In all healthcare settings, the management of sexual health relies heavily on the vital contribution of medical personnel. Nevertheless, the sexual requirements of individuals with breast cancer are still partially unmet. Design: A web-based questionnaire was used to conduct a multi-centered, cross-sectional study involving medical staff from 26 hospitals in nine cities of Guizhou Province, China. Methods: Data was gathered from healthcare professionals using a validated tool, the knowledge, attitudes, practices assessment scale for managing the sexual health of breast cancer patients in medical staff. This tool was used to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical staff regarding sexual health management. Results: In this study, a grand total of 3181 healthcare professionals took part. The overall KAP scores, including knowledge, attitudes, and practices, were 47.15 ± 11.91, 72.55 ± 12.56, and 58.61 ± 11.45, respectively. Three variables exhibited a strong and favorable correlation. The study identified significant concerns regarding the limited understanding of medical personnel regarding effective strategies for enhancing sexual health function in breast cancer patients, as well as their diminished confidence in addressing FSD. The scores of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexual health management were significantly influenced by whether or not training was received. Conclusions: The study results emphasize the importance of adopting a holistic approach to enhance the understanding, perspectives, and behaviors of healthcare professionals regarding the management of sexual health. In addition to enhancing the standard of care for individuals with breast cancer.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023069098KnowledgeAttitudesPracticesBreast cancerSexual health managementChina |
| spellingShingle | Li Yao Yaling Li Tingshu Wang Fangrong Jia Yu Zhang XiaoLi You Li Hu Biyu Zhang Qianya Zhang Wei Ming Hong Li Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study Heliyon Knowledge Attitudes Practices Breast cancer Sexual health management China |
| title | Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Chinese medical staff's knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients' sexual health management: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | chinese medical staff s knowledge attitudes and practices towards breast cancer patients sexual health management a cross sectional study |
| topic | Knowledge Attitudes Practices Breast cancer Sexual health management China |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023069098 |
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