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

28810471

DOI

10.1177/1359105317711491

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