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Krishnatry R, Rane D, Krishnamurthy R, Pawar P, Chakraborty D, Gaikwad U, Ghosh S, Datta D, Anup A, Das S, Ambre T, Makwana D, Gudi S, Engineer R. Translation and pilot validation of Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla translation of quality of life EORTC module (QLQ-SH-22) for assessing sexual health-related quality of life. J Cancer Res Ther 2024:01363817-990000000-00073. [PMID: 38261459 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_941_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
Abstract
AIM To translate and validate the European Organization for Research and Treatment for Cancer (EORTC) module for assessing the sexual health-related quality of life in cancer patients (QLQ-SH22), in Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla languages for clinical use. METHODS AND RESULTS The EORTC QLQ-SH-22 was translated into Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla by adopting standard guidelines given by EORTC. Initially, the original questionnaire was forward translated by two separate translators, followed by the reconciliation of the forward translations by a third person. This was followed by two back translations of the reconciled version into English by two other translators. These back-translated questions were then compared with the original EORTC questions for accuracy, and once acceptable, a preliminary questionnaire was prepared in all three languages. These questionnaires were then pilot tested with 30 patients (10 for each language) diagnosed with any of the cancers in the pelvic region who are expected to be at risk of sexual quality of life due to tumor or treatment like pelvic radiotherapy. Participated patients had never seen or filled the questionnaire before, each patient was interviewed after filling the questionnaire for difficulty in answering, confusion, difficulty understanding, or if any of the questions were upsetting and if patients would have asked the question differently. RESULTS None of the patients reported any changes or suggestions for all the three translations. All the translated questionnaires were well understood by all the patients. Pilot testing reports were sent to EORTC. After reviewing the entire report of Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla translations, these questionnaires were approved by the EORTC translation unit. The questionnaires are reliable with Cronbach's α for Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla being 0.69, 0.66, and 0.86, respectively. CONCLUSION The final Hindi, Marathi, and Bangla translations of SH 22 have been approved by the EORTC and can be used to assess the sexual health of cancer patients in routine oncology practices and/or clinical studies.
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- Rahul Krishnatry
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Krupamayi Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medica Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- HBNI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Cherven B, Sampson A, Bober SL, Bingen K, Frederick N, Freyer DR, Quinn GP. Sexual health among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A scoping review from the Children's Oncology Group Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Discipline Committee. CA Cancer J Clin 2021; 71:250-263. [PMID: 33283888 PMCID: PMC8678924 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sexual function is a vital aspect of quality of life among adolescent and young adult (AYA) (ages 15-39 years) cancer survivors. Sexual function encompasses physical, psychosocial, and developmental factors that contribute to sexual health, all of which may be negatively impacted by cancer and treatment. However, limited information is available to inform the care of AYA cancer survivors in this regard. This scoping review, conducted by the Children's Oncology Group AYA Oncology Discipline Committee, summarizes available literature regarding sexual function among AYA cancer survivors, including relevant psychosexual aspects of romantic relationships and body image. Results suggest that, overall, AYA cancer survivors experience a substantial burden of sexual dysfunction. Both physical and psychosocial sequelae influence survivors' sexual health. Interventions to support sexual health and psychosexual adjustment after cancer treatment are needed. Collaborations between the Children's Oncology Group and adult-focused cooperative groups within the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network are warranted to advance prospective assessment of sexual dysfunction and test interventions to improve sexual health among AYA cancer survivors.
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- Brooke Cherven
- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Emory University School of Medicine
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- Department of Ob-Gyn, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University
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- Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine
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- Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center; Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Ob-Gyn, Grossman School of Medicine, New York University
- Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University
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Sopfe J, Gupta A, Appiah LC, Chow EJ, Peterson PN. Sexual Dysfunction in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Presentation, Risk Factors, and Evaluation of an Underdiagnosed Late Effect: A Narrative Review. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2020; 9:549-560. [PMID: 32380878 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2020.0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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An area of concern affecting the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) is that of sexual dysfunction (SD), which may be a result of both physical and psychosexual challenges associated with cancer and its treatment. This is especially pertinent as CCS are known to experience diminished quality of life compared to peers. Relevant to SD, cancer and its associated treatment are associated with negative effects on body image and romantic relationships, as well as overall physical and mental health. Although CCS have been shown to have SD at higher rates than the general population, this is often under-recognized and CCS commonly report that it is not addressed by their health care providers. To guide future research and improve clinical screening and treatment practices for SD, we performed a narrative review of this understudied topic to summarize existing knowledge of the incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology, and rates of screening for SD in CCS. We also outline current gaps in knowledge and directions for future research.
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- Jenna Sopfe
- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Clinical Research and Public Health Sciences Divisions, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
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