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Lores T, Kwok C, Mills J, Sherman K. A randomized feasibility trial evaluating the "My Changed Body" writing activity for people with endometriosis. Br J Health Psychol 2024. [PMID: 39187471 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Body image disturbance is prevalent in people with endometriosis. This study aimed to explore the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of the My Changed Body (MyCB) writing activity for body image in people with endometriosis. DESIGN Two-arm randomized controlled pilot and feasibility study. METHODS Australian adults living with endometriosis who identified as having had a negative endometriosis-related body image experience were recruited online through Endometriosis Australia. Participants completed a baseline survey capturing demographic and health data before being randomized into the MyCB or control writing conditions. Additional assessment was administered post-activity and at 1-week follow-up. RESULTS A total of 82 participants were recruited and randomized (Mage = 32 years, SD = 7.8). MyCB participants were less likely to complete the writing tasks compared to the control group (51% vs. 83%); MyCB completers had lower self-compassion and quality of life, and higher psychological distress, compared to those who dropped out. The MyCB activity received good satisfaction rates (47%-87%). However, there was significant drop-out in the MyCB group (n = 4 vs. 13 at 1-week follow-up). Limited-efficacy testing showed an increase in the self-compassion self-identification for the MyCB group. CONCLUSIONS The MyCB writing activity may be feasible for people with endometriosis. A future larger trial will benefit from several methodology changes to enhance recruitment and retention. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ACTRN12622000496718; Date: 29/3/2022; retrospectively registered.
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- Taryn Lores
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Centre, School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Sousa Rodrigues Guedes T, Barbosa Otoni Gonçalves Guedes M, de Castro Santana R, Costa da Silva JF, Almeida Gomes Dantas A, Ochandorena-Acha M, Terradas-Monllor M, Jerez-Roig J, Bezerra de Souza DL. Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Cancer: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11921. [PMID: 36231221 PMCID: PMC9564951 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191911921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several factors affect sexual function, including cancer development and treatment. This study summarized the risk of women with cancer of developing sexual dysfunctions. METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). We searched the EMBASE, PubMed, LILACS, SciELO, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using the descriptors cancer, neoplasms, sexual dysfunction, sexual function, and women. The Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies assessed the quality of studies. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included in this review. Women with cancer presented sexual dysfunctions in 14 out of 16 included studies. The incidence of sexual dysfunctions ranged from 30% to 80%, while the risk of developing sexual dysfunction increased 2.7- and 3.5-fold in women with cervical and breast cancer, respectively. CONCLUSION Different cancer treatments increase the risk of developing sexual dysfunction in women, especially desire, arousal, and orgasm, leading to biopsychosocial changes in the health of this population.
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- Thais Sousa Rodrigues Guedes
- Graduate Program in Health Science, Center of Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Natal 1524, Brazil
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Natal 1524, Brazil
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate Program in Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Natal 1524, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Science, Center of Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Natal 1524, Brazil
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- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), C. Sagrada Família, 7, 08500 Vic, Spain
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- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), C. Sagrada Família, 7, 08500 Vic, Spain
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- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), C. Sagrada Família, 7, 08500 Vic, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate Program in Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Natal 1524, Brazil
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Campos LS, De Nardi SP, Limberger LF, Caldas JM. Sexual function and disease progression in women with advanced cancer. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:5093-5098. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06797-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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