Women's perceptions of femininity after craniopharyngioma: a qualitative study.
Craniopharyngioma
body image
femininity
infertility
intimacy
qualitative study
sexuality
Journal
Clinical endocrinology
ISSN: 1365-2265
Titre abrégé: Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)
Pays: England
ID NLM: 0346653
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
05 2021
05 2021
Historique:
revised:
21
10
2020
received:
01
09
2020
accepted:
15
11
2020
pubmed:
10
12
2020
medline:
30
9
2021
entrez:
9
12
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Previous quantitative studies have shown a reduced quality of life in patients treated for craniopharyngioma (CP). However, few have assessed their sexual quality of life and other issues related to patient intimacy have not yet been addressed. Standardized questionnaires limit the approach to sexuality and the exploration of patient experiences. A qualitative study, which allows in-depth analysis, may represent an interesting approach to explore intimacy in women with a history of CP. To assess the impact of a CP history on femininity and relationships in women. A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with 15 adult women treated for CP during childhood, adolescence or at childbearing age up to 40 years of age. Interviews were audio recorded, anonymized and transcribed literally. Data analysis was carried out with an inductive approach according to the grounded theory method. Three main themes were identified: (a) apparent changes leading to altered self-perception that may impact on femininity and generate lower self-esteem; (b) managing the hidden disabilities of the disease inducing a need for permanent control; and (c) building parenthood and couple relationships: coping with sexual dysfunction and infertility. Our study highlighted alterations in self-perception and femininity due to body change and disability resulting from CP treatment, impacting both couple and social relationships. Interviewing women who underwent CP surgery at different ages highlighted specific needs and different expectations of medical professionals which emphasize the importance of offering both global and personalized care.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Previous quantitative studies have shown a reduced quality of life in patients treated for craniopharyngioma (CP). However, few have assessed their sexual quality of life and other issues related to patient intimacy have not yet been addressed. Standardized questionnaires limit the approach to sexuality and the exploration of patient experiences. A qualitative study, which allows in-depth analysis, may represent an interesting approach to explore intimacy in women with a history of CP.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of a CP history on femininity and relationships in women.
DESIGN AND PATIENTS
A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with 15 adult women treated for CP during childhood, adolescence or at childbearing age up to 40 years of age. Interviews were audio recorded, anonymized and transcribed literally. Data analysis was carried out with an inductive approach according to the grounded theory method.
RESULTS
Three main themes were identified: (a) apparent changes leading to altered self-perception that may impact on femininity and generate lower self-esteem; (b) managing the hidden disabilities of the disease inducing a need for permanent control; and (c) building parenthood and couple relationships: coping with sexual dysfunction and infertility.
CONCLUSIONS
Our study highlighted alterations in self-perception and femininity due to body change and disability resulting from CP treatment, impacting both couple and social relationships. Interviewing women who underwent CP surgery at different ages highlighted specific needs and different expectations of medical professionals which emphasize the importance of offering both global and personalized care.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
880-887Informations de copyright
© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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