Overview
The aim of this observational study was to analyse sexual function in young women after breast cancer surgery. The main question it aims to answer is Sexual function in young women after breast cancer surgery changes during the one-year follow-up period. Participants will answer demographic information, Female Sexual Function Scale, Breast-Q and Body Perception Scale about their sexual function, quality of life and body perception. These will be recorded before surgery and repeated 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery.
Description
As a result of the power analysis of the preliminary study conducted with the participation of 9 cases; it was calculated that 80% power could be obtained at 95% confidence level when at least 47 people were included in the study. However, considering that the results of the preliminary study will not be conclusive, it is planned to complete the study with at least 52 people by taking 10% more participants. The data will be analysed with SPSS 25.0 package programme. Continuous variables will be given as mean ± standard deviation and categorical variables as number and percentage. Repeated measures ANOVA test, Kruskal-Wallis test or Friedman test will be used according to the parametric test assumptions.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals scheduled for surgery for breast cancer
- Accepting to participate in the study
- Being sexually active in the last 1 year
- Continuation of menstruation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous breast cancer surgery
- Previous history of breast cancer
- History of any other cancer
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Refusal to continue working
- Problems in her relationship with her partner