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Interventions to Improve Sexual Health in Iranian Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
Masoud Bahrami1, Ali Norouzi2, Faramarz Kooshesh3
1Cancer Prevention Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research
|August 20, 2025
Summary
Psychosexual interventions effectively improve sexual health in Iranian cancer patients. Integrating sexual health care into cancer treatment enhances overall patient well-being and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Sexual Health
- Psychosocial Interventions
Background:
- Cancer diagnosis and treatment can negatively impact patients' sexual health.
- There is a need to identify effective interventions for improving sexual health in this population.
- This review focuses on interventions for Iranian cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and describe interventions aimed at improving sexual health in Iranian cancer patients.
- To synthesize findings on the effectiveness of these interventions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane, Iranian databases) and gray literature was conducted.
- Inclusion criteria focused on psychosexual interventions for adult cancer patients in Iran, comparing them against usual care.
- Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were performed by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria out of 291 reviewed.
- The majority of studies focused on breast cancer patients, primarily in Tehran.
- Psychosexual interventions demonstrated positive effects on various aspects of sexual health, including body image, function, satisfaction, self-esteem, schemas, quality of life, and desire.
Conclusions:
- Psychosexual interventions are effective in enhancing the sexual health of cancer patients.
- Sexual health care should be a fundamental component of comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care.
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