Title
Gay men’s experiences with prostate cancer: Implications for future research
Publication Date
2020
Journal Title
J Health Psychol
Abstract
© The Author(s) 2017. Gay men’s experiences with prostate cancer and its impact on health-related quality of life are poorly understood. This qualitative study explored gay men’s experience with prostate cancer with a focus on the emotional, physical, and sexual impact of cancer; support needs; and healthcare interactions. Three semi-structured focus groups of gay men with prostate cancer were conducted. A conventional content analytic approach was used to identify six primary content areas that described poignant aspects of the men’s experience with prostate cancer: minority stress, intimacy and sexuality concerns, impact on life outlook, healthcare experiences, social support and the gay community, and intersectional identities.
Volume Number
25
Issue Number
3
Pages
298 - 310
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
General Internal Medicine
Additional Departments
Psychiatry; Urology
PMID
DOI
10.1177/1359105317711491