The sexuality of patients with onco-hematological diseases

Authors

  • Alexandra de Souza Melo University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • Emília Campos de Carvalho University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • Nilza Teresa Rotter Pelá University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing; WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000200012

Keywords:

sexuality, nursing diagnosis, hematologic diseases, medical oncology

Abstract

We interviewed 20 patients staying at a hospital unit, by means of a data collection instrument that is based on the eclectic model, with a view to characterizing the biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects involving human sexuality which are affected in patients with onco-hematological diseases. The research complied with ethical requirements for studies involving human beings. The results revealed that these clients presented problems related to biological aspects, mainly with respect to the phase of sexual desire (60% of the sample), sexual excitation (75%) and orgasm (75%). The psychological aspects related to sexual self-image were affected in 60% of the sample; problems related to social aspects (85%) were mainly due to the fear of acquiring an infection as a result of the low immunity provoked by the disease and treatment. These clients demonstrated alterations in their sexual function and in the way they expressed their sexuality.

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Published

2006-04-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Melo, A. de S., Carvalho, E. C. de, & Pelá, N. T. R. (2006). The sexuality of patients with onco-hematological diseases. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(2), 227-232. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000200012