Authors
Jane M Ussher, Janette Perz, Andrew Kellett, Suzanne Chambers, David Latini, Ian D Davis, Duncan Rose, Gary W Dowsett, Scott Williams
Publication date
2016/3
Journal
The journal of sexual medicine
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
425-434
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Description
Introduction
Decrements in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and sexual difficulties are a recognized consequence of prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. However little is known about the experience of gay and bisexual (GB) men.
Aim
HRQOL and psychosexual predictors of HRQOL were examined in GB and heterosexual men with PCa to inform targeted health information and support.
Method
One hundred twenty-four GB and 225 heterosexual men with PCa completed a range of validated psychosexual instruments.
Main outcome measure
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Prostate (FACT-P) was used to measure HRQOL, with validated psychosexual measures, and demographic and treatment variables used as predictors.
Results
GB men were significantly younger (64.25 years) than heterosexual …
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