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Does a one-session sexual health education program improve sexual confidence in patients with cervical cancer? A transtheoretical model–based clinical study

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Tung, Tao-Hsin, Chen, Hsiao-Wei, Chou, Hung-Hsueh, Tsai, Jia-Ling, Yang, Ya-Chieh, Lee, Jian Tao·2023·Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
DOI 10.1007/s00404-023-07141-2

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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a one-session sexual health education program using a transtheoretical model to enhance sexual self-efficacy in patients with cervical cancer. Methods This study recruited patients with cervical cancer from the gynecological wards of a medical center in northern Taiwan. A total of 63 participants were divided into 2 groups: the control group (n = 30) received traditional sexual health education. The intervention group (n = 33) participated in a transtheoretical model (TTM)-based sexual health education program. Scores from self-report questionnaires for variables of knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy regarding sexual health collected 1 and 6 weeks after the intervention were compared with baseline scores. Results Patients who received transtheoretical model (TTM)-based sexual health education had significantly greater sexual knowledge (β = 3.794, p < 0.01), sexual attitudes (β = 9.226, p < 0.01), and sexual self-efficacy (β = 17.053, p < 0.01) than those who received traditional sexual health education at 1 and 6 weeks. Conclusion Our findings suggest that a one-session sexual health education using a TTM-based model can enhance sexual knowledge, attitudes, and sexual self-efficacy among patients with cervical cancer. This educational program can be translated into routine clinical practice to help patients with cervical cancer enhance their sexual health and improve confidence in their sexual well-being.

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Metadata

Authors
Tung, T.-H., Chen, H.-W., Chou, H.-H., Tsai, J.-L., Yang, Y.-C., & Lee, J. T.
Affiliations
  • Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
  • Chang Gung University (TW)
  • National Tsing Hua University (TW)
  • National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
Corresponding author
Lee, Jian Tao
ORCID
Venue
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2023-07-26
Volume
309
Issue
1
Pages
249-258
ISSN
  • 0003-9128 (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-0711
DOI
10.1007/s00404-023-07141-2
OpenAlex
W4385264413
Cited by
6
References
2
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 1
FWCI
1.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (publishedVersion)
  • Research Square (acceptedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Chang Gung Medical Foundation (BMRP398)
  • Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST103-2511-S-182-005-MY2)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Women's cancer prevention and management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
Keywords
cervical cancer, sex education, transtheoretical model, sexual self-efficacy, sexual confidence, sexual knowledge, sexual attitudes, cancer patients, brief intervention
MeSH terms
Transtheoretical Model, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Sexual Behavior, Sex Education

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