| 1. Did you experience long-term sexual problems following breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? |
|
|
| No |
20 |
11.1 |
| Yes |
160 |
88.9 |
| 2. What are the main sexual problems you have experienced? |
|
|
| Absence of desire |
115 |
63.9 |
| Vaginal dryness and painful sex |
90 |
50.0 |
| Body image changes after mastectomy |
150 |
83.3 |
| Others |
80 |
44.4 |
| 3. Did you actively seek external helps or information for these sexual issues? |
|
|
| No |
53 |
29.4 |
| Yes |
127 |
70.6 |
| 4. If yes, where did you seek helps or information (multiple choices)? |
|
|
| Doctors |
11 |
6.1 |
| Mother |
32 |
17.8 |
| Friends |
80 |
44.4 |
| Other patients |
103 |
57.2 |
| Internet |
54 |
30.0 |
| Other sources |
49 |
27.2 |
| 5. What is your own opinion on sexual activity among breast cancer patients? |
|
|
| Sex should be abstained as it is harmful to patient’s health |
21 |
11.7 |
| Depending on husband’s demand |
77 |
42.8 |
| Depending on my own demand |
56 |
31.1 |
| Don’t know |
26 |
14.4 |
| 6. Do you need professional consultation on sexual issues following cancer diagnosis and treatment? |
|
|
| No |
15 |
8.3 |
| Yes |
165 |
91.7 |
