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This study aims to explore sexuality and intimacy's roles in psychosocial adjustment after radical prostatectomy.

January 1, 2002Health Psychology

Sexuality and intimacy following radical prostatectomy: Patient and partner perspectives.

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MPMartin A. PerezUniversity of Southern California ESEila C. SkinnerStanford University BMBeth E. MeyerowitzUniversity of Southern California

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Randomized trial investigates sexuality and intimacy's impact on psychosocial adjustment in prostate cancer patients, suggesting key psychosocial factors.

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This study aims to explore sexuality and intimacy's roles in psychosocial adjustment after radical prostatectomy.
Involves 134 prostatectomy patients and their partners
Assessed various components of sexuality and intimacy
Analyzed associations with emotional distress and quality of life.
Body image and dyadic adjustment were significant predictors of emotional distress and quality of life (QoL).
Partner ratings of sexual satisfaction were crucial in predicting their quality of life.
Urinary incontinence was not a unique predictor of psychosocial outcomes.

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Perez et al. (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6284dace9bb37a6d7dd860 https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.21.3.288

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Randomized trial investigates sexuality and intimacy's impact on psychosocial adjustment in prostate cancer patients, suggesting key psychosocial factors.

Sexuality and intimacy following radical prostatectomy: Patient and partner perspectives.

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Sexuality and intimacy following radical prostatectomy: Patient and partner perspectives.

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