Unmet Reproductive Health Care Information Needs of Female Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Oncology Providers' Perspectives

This study aimed to characterize unmet reproductive health needs of female young adult survivors of childhood cancer (YASCC), as understood by oncology providers ( = 10) caring for this patient population. Providers completed brief online questionnaires and a one-time semi-structured interview. Desc...

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Published inJournal of adolescent and young adult oncology
Main Authors Stalls, Juliann M, Dorfman, Caroline S, Divakaran, Smrithi, Acharya, Kelly, Sperling, Jessica, Woodward, Julia T, Plumb Vilardaga, Jennifer, Corbett, Cheyenne, Oeffinger, Kevin, Shelby, Rebecca A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 19.08.2024
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sexual health
adult survivors of childhood cancer
reproductive health
fertility
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Summary:This study aimed to characterize unmet reproductive health needs of female young adult survivors of childhood cancer (YASCC), as understood by oncology providers ( = 10) caring for this patient population. Providers completed brief online questionnaires and a one-time semi-structured interview. Descriptive statistics characterized quantitative data, and rapid qualitative analysis identified themes in interview data. In survey data, providers rated fertility as a top concern among YASCC. Qualitative data identified specific under-addressed reproductive sexual health information needs for patients and also for their providers. The results provide preliminary knowledge to inform the development of behavioral interventions to address patients' unmet needs.
ISSN:2156-535X
DOI:10.1089/jayao.2024.0025