Experience of sexuality after breast cancer: a qualitative study with women in rehabilitation

Authors

  • Elisabeth Meloni Vieira Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
  • Daniela Barsotti Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto
  • Manoel Antônio dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Psicologia
  • Alain Giami Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale; Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie e Santé des Populations

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3258.2431

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to comprehend the psychosocial and cultural repercussions of breast cancer and its treatment on the sexuality of women. METHOD: this is a qualitative study grounded in the Sexual Scripts Theory with the participation of 23 women who were interviewed and participated in focus groups discussion. RESULTS: each category was related to a level of the sexual scripts. At the cultural scenario level a discourse on sexuality that includes definitions of sexual attractiveness and sexuality was highlighted. The interpersonal scripts level focused on the communication regarding sexuality established with the partner and with healthcare professionals category; and at the subjectivity scripts level the reports of improvement, deterioration and no change in the sexual life after cancer were analyzed. CONCLUSION: the experience of cancer involves cultural, relational, and subjective aspects that affect the sexual life, therefore, healthcare professionals should be aware of them to improve integral healthcare.

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Published

2014-06-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2014)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Experience of sexuality after breast cancer: a qualitative study with women in rehabilitation . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(3), 408-414. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3258.2431