Departement of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Sci Rep. 2023 Aug 2;13(1):12558. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-39728-9.
The aim of this study was to investigate and compare sexual function in individuals with colorectal cancer, with and without a colostomy bag. A quantitative, descriptive-comparative design was employed, and a cluster random sampling method was used to recruit 252 patients with colorectal cancer. Data collection tools included a participants characteristics form, the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) for men, and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) for women. The mean IIEF total score for men with a colostomy was 26.17 ± 15.30, and for men without a colostomy, it was 29.05 ± 17.14. The mean FSFI total score for women with a colostomy was 6.40 ± 7.21, and for women without a colostomy, it was 9.10 ± 14.67. There was no statistically difference in IIEF scores between men with and without colostomy bags (p > 0.05). However, women with colostomy bags had significantly lower FSFI scores compared to women without colostomy bags (p < 0.05). Addressing sexual concerns in individuals with colorectal cancer is crucial for enhancing their sexual well-being and overall quality of life. Comprehensive support, timely interventions, and targeted services are essential to help patients navigate the challenges and improve their overall well-being.
本研究旨在调查和比较有造口和无造口的结直肠癌患者的性功能。采用定量、描述性比较设计，采用聚类随机抽样方法招募 252 名结直肠癌患者。数据收集工具包括参与者特征表、男性国际勃起功能指数（IIEF）和女性性功能指数（FSFI）。有造口的男性 IIEF 总分的平均值为 26.17±15.30，无造口的男性 IIEF 总分的平均值为 29.05±17.14。有造口的女性 FSFI 总分的平均值为 6.40±7.21，无造口的女性 FSFI 总分的平均值为 9.10±14.67。有造口和无造口的男性 IIEF 评分之间无统计学差异（p>0.05）。然而，有造口的女性 FSFI 评分明显低于无造口的女性（p<0.05）。关注结直肠癌患者的性问题对于提高他们的性幸福感和整体生活质量至关重要。全面的支持、及时的干预和针对性的服务对于帮助患者应对挑战和改善整体幸福感至关重要。
