Sexual health among female partners of patients with prostate cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Loeb, S.; Gupta, N.; Wittmann, D.; Nelson, C. J.; Mulhall, J. P.; Salter, C. A.; Byrne, N.; Sanchez Nolasco, T.; Zebib, L.; Garrett, L.; Rivera, A.; Schofield, E. |
| Article Title: | Sexual health among female partners of patients with prostate cancer |
| Abstract: | The objective of this study is to present detailed results from the SCIPPP-F questionnaire in a sample of 200 female partners from across the United States, and to examine any individual participant factors associated with sexual quality of life scores on the SCIPPP-F. The majority of partners were at least somewhat comfortable trying new ways to achieve sexual intercourse (76%), more flexible in how they initiated physical intimacy since the prostate cancer diagnosis and/or treatment (51%), and satisfied with hugging, kissing, and other intimate activities, rather than sexual intercourse (74%). Further, most replied "not at all" for feeling less physically attracted to their partner (69%), feeling invisible to their partner (58%), and less close with their partner (61%), with slightly less than half responding "not at all" for feeling more isolated from their partner (42%) since the prostate cancer was diagnosed/treated. We found no significant differences in median overall SCIPPP-F scores based on partners' marital status, relationship length, or menopausal status. However, there was a trend toward lower (better) SCIPPPF scores among non-white partners compared with white partners (P=.07). These results identify multiple actionable gaps in sexual quality of life for female partners of patients with prostate cancer, including individual or couples counseling, and/or sex therapy. There is also a need for more comprehensive sexual counseling by healthcare providers prior to treatment so that couples have realistic expectations and can make informed decisions about prostate cancer management. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) |
| Keywords: | quality of life; prostate cancer; survivorship; sexual health; partner |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Sexual Medicine |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1743-6095 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2025-03-01 |
| Start Page: | 543 |
| End Page: | 544 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | 2026-14115-024 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/jsxmed/qdae200 |
| PROVIDER: | Ovid Technologies |
| PROVIDER: | psycinfo |
| PMCID: | PMC12204614 |
| PUBMED: | 39801422 |
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| Notes: | References -- Source: APA PsycInfo |
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