Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 10(1), pp. 43 - 52
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2022.100105
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The Impact of Sexual Life Determinants on the Quality of Life of Moroccan Breast and Lung Cancer Survivors Two Years after Diagnosis

Rachid Ismaili ^1,*, Ahmed Nejmeddine ¹, Hind Mimouni ¹, Imane El Haouachim ², Abderraouf Hilali ¹, Bouchra Haddou Rahou ³, Rachid Bekkali ², Leila Loukili ^1
1 Hassan First University of Settat, Morocco
² Foundation Lalla Salma Prevention and Treatment of Cancers, Rabat, Morocco
³ Research Department, High Institute of Nursing Professions and Technical Health, Rabat, Morocco

ABSTRACT

Background: The consequences of therapeutic interventions for cancer have a negative impact on the patient's relationship and sexuality with his spouse. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of sexual life determinants on quality of life in Moroccan survivors of breast and lung cancers two years after diagnosis. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between May 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. The sample consists of 304 breast cancer survivors and 77 lung cancer survivors. Data were collected using EORTC QLQ - C30 questionnaire and questions on the sexual life component inspired by the living conditions questionnaire. Results: The GHS/QOL of lung cancer survivors as well as the physical, role, and emotional functional scales are severely impaired compared to those of breast cancer survivors. In contrast, social and cognitive functions were good for both types of cancer. In addition, there is a significant correlation between the GHS/QOL of survivors of both cancers and the effect of health status on the couple's relationship and the negative effect of the disease on the sexual relationship. Whereas, the GHS/QOL of breast cancer participants also correlated with spouse change. The effect of health status on couple's relationship (p=0.000) and negative effect of disease on sexual relationship (p=0.000) were significant predictors of GHS/QoL (QLQ-C30) in breast cancer survivors. Whereas, the negative effect of disease on sexual relationship (p=0.020) was a significant predictor of GHS/QoL (QLQ-C30) in lung cancer survivors. Conclusion: The data suggest that sexual health education should be integrated into Medical and nursing curricula. In addition, health professionals should include an assessment of the effects of medical and surgical treatments on the sexuality of breast and lung cancer survivors.

KEYWORDS
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Quality of Life, Impact, QLQ-C30, Living Conditions

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[1] Rachid Ismaili , Ahmed Nejmeddine , Hind Mimouni , Imane El Haouachim , Abderraouf Hilali , Bouchra Haddou Rahou , Rachid Bekkali , Leila Loukili , "The Impact of Sexual Life Determinants on the Quality of Life of Moroccan Breast and Lung Cancer Survivors Two Years after Diagnosis," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 43 - 52, 2022. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2022.100105.

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Rachid Ismaili , Ahmed Nejmeddine , Hind Mimouni , Imane El Haouachim , Abderraouf Hilali , Bouchra Haddou Rahou , Rachid Bekkali , Leila Loukili (2022). The Impact of Sexual Life Determinants on the Quality of Life of Moroccan Breast and Lung Cancer Survivors Two Years after Diagnosis. Universal Journal of Public Health, 10(1), 43 - 52. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2022.100105.