Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

Korean Society of Adult Nursing (한국성인간호학회)
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Experiences of Sexuality of Women in Breast Cancer Survivors

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  • Byun, Hye-Sun (Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College) ;
  • Chung, Bok-Yae (School of Nursing, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Joo (Department of Nursing, Dong-Eui Institute of Technology College)
  • Received : 2011.07.04
  • Accepted : 2011.09.26
  • Published : 2011.10.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the reported experiences of sexuality among Korean women who are breast cancer survivors. Methods: Participants of this study were 12 women who had breast cancer surgery. Data were collected October, 2010 to January, 2011 through in-depth interviews by using tape-recordings. Data were analyzed with Colaizzi's (1978) phenomenological methodology. Results: From significant statements, four categories, ten theme clusters and 32 themes were extracted from the essential meaning of the sexuality experience as reported by the women participants. Within the four categories were 'Negatively changed in sexuality', 'Feeling of great loss as a woman', 'Changed martial relations with husband', and 'Turning to the happy life'. 'Overcoming sexuality caused by distress and feeling of loss' was united from four categories. Conclusion: The results of this study could help contribute to provide educational program on sexuality to improve sexual well-being and quality of life of women with breast cancer survivors and their spouses.

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