Impact of Protocol of Nursing Intervention on Sexual Dysfunction among Women with Cervical Cancer

Kamal Masaud, Hagar; Ali Mohammed, Ragaa; Abd El Salam Ramadan, Soad; Elzeblawy Hassan, Hanan

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2021.186455

Impact of Protocol of Nursing Intervention on Sexual Dysfunction among Women with Cervical Cancer

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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¹ Maternity &Neonatal Nursing, Faculty of Nursing –Beni -suef University, Egypt

² Maternity &Neonatal Nursing Faculty of Nursing-Cairo University, Egypt

³ Obstetrics and Women Health Nursing department Faculty of Nursing –Benha University, Benha

⁴ Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing department Faculty of Nursing – Beni -suef University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2021.186455

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer affects all aspects of a patient’s life, including sexual
functioning and intimacy. Sexuality is one of the indicators of quality of life; it influences
thoughts, feelings, actions, social integration, and therefore, physical and mental health. The
present study aimed to evaluate the impact of protocol of nursing intervention on sexual
dysfunction among women with cervical cancer. An intervention study design was
conducted in out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Beni-suef university Hospital. A
purposive sample of 70 women was included in the study. A quasi-experimental (prepost) study design was used. Data was collected through four types of tools structured
interviewing questionnaire sheet, female sexual function index, female sexual distress scale
and body image scale. In addition to Supportive material (educational booklet) was given to
women. Results: There were high statistical significant differences in the women's total
score of knowledge about cervical cancer, total scores of female sexual function index,
female sexual distress scale and body image scale at post intervention in which the women
had higher score at post intervention p (< 0.001). Conclusion: Educational booklet proved
to have a positive effect on knowledge and sexual function of women with cervical cancer.
Recommendations: Multidisciplinary collaboration approach for addressing sexual
problems related to cervical cancer, preparing health classes for cervical cancer women
regarding sexual dysfunction with cervical cancer and further research about nurse's
perception and practices regarding sexual dysfunction with cervical cancer.

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