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Kvinnors upplevelse av sexuell hälsa vid bröstcancer och dess behandling: En litteraturstudie
University of Skövde, School of Health Sciences.
University of Skövde, School of Health Sciences.
2021 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Women’s experience of sexual health in breast cancer and its treatment : A literature study (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Den vanligaste cancerformen bland kvinnor i Sverige är bröstcancer. Behandling innefattar kirurgi, cytostatika, strålning samt hormonell behandling vilket kan påverka kvinnors sexuella hälsa. Kirurgi kan bidra till nedsatt självbild vid avsaknad av bröst samt att cytostatikabehandling kan bidra till symtom som håravfall och vaginal torrhet vilket kan påverkan på den sexuella hälsan. Syfte: Att beskriva kvinnors upplevelse av sexuell hälsa vid bröstcancer och dess behandling. Metod: En litteraturstudie baserad på tretton artiklar med kvalitativ ansats. Resultat: Ur analysen identifierades två teman; smärtsam förlust av kvinnligt kroppsideal och behov av stöd med sex underteman. Konklusion: Stödet från sjukvården behöver förbättras för att kvinnor ska uppleva trygghet i att kommunicera om sexuell hälsa. De slutsatser som kan dras är att sexuell hälsa är ett ämne som behöver beaktas av sjukvården vilket annars kan orsaka lidande.

Abstract [en]

Background: The most common form of cancer among women in Sweden is breast cancer. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal, which can affect women’s sexual health. Surgery can reduce self-esteem with the absence of a breast, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss and vaginal dryness, which also can affect a woman’s sexual health. Aim: To describe women’s experience of sexual health in breast cancer and its treatment. Method: A literature study based on thirteen articles with qualitative approach Results: From the analysis two themes were identified: painful loss of body image, and a need for support with six subthemes. Conclusion: The support from healthcare providers needs improvement for women to feel safe in communicating about sexual health. Conclusions that can be drawn are that sexual health is a subject that needs to be considered by healthcare providers, otherwise it can cause suffering.

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2021. , p. 27
Keywords [en]
Breast cancer, Experiences, Nursing, Sexual health, Suffering
Keywords [sv]
Bröstcancer, Lidande, Omvårdnad, Sexuell hälsa, Upplevelser
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URN: urn:nbn:se:his:diva-19663OAI: oai:DiVA.org:his-19663DiVA, id: diva2:1547810
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Nursing/Nursing Science
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Nursing - Study Programme
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Available from: 2021-04-28 Created: 2021-04-28 Last updated: 2021-04-28Bibliographically approved

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