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Gender differences in patients needs and concerns to diagnostic tests for possible cancer
Mira L Katz1, Sheryl B Ruzek, Suzanne M Miller
1The Ohio State University, School of Public Health and the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. katz-4@medctr.osu.edu
Background:
Little is known about the difference between the concerns of men and women prior to undergoing diagnostic tests for cancer.
Methods:
A convenience sample of 129 outpatients completed a survey.
Results:
No statistically significant differences were found between male and female patients; however, patients evaluated for gender-specific cancers reported a significantly (P < .01) higher mean score for concerns related to sexuality, reproductive ability, and intimate relationships. Almost half (46%) of the patients reported not receiving any or not enough information before the procedure.
Conclusions:
Men and women have similar concerns; however, there are significant differences in the concerns of patients undergoing a procedure for a gender-specific versus a non-gender-specific cancer. Some patients reported inadequate procedural information, suggesting that improvements are needed in communication and health education efforts.
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