Improving Breast Cancer Patients' Self-Efficacy and Sexual Health Quality of Life
University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
Approximately 200 English- or Spanish-speaking women newly diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer will be randomized to either receive access to an online sexual health video series or receive usual care. Participants will complete surveys at baseline and every two months for six months, measuring self-efficacy in patient-provider communication and perceived barriers to discussing sexual health. Electronic health record review will assess utilization of sexual-health-related medical and supportive services. A subset of participants will participate in qualitative interviews to explore their sexual health experiences during treatment and, for those receiving the intervention, the perceived impact of the videos.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Provision to sign and date the consent form. * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study. * Age minimum 18 * Be a female as assigned on birth certificate * Ability to read and speak English or Spanish * A recent diagnosis of Stage 1-III invasive breast cancer and receiving treatment for breast cancer at the University of Colorado or Denver Health breast center(s). Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years old * Stage 0 or Stage IV breast cancer * Prior breast cancer diagnosis * Non-breast cancer diagnoses *…
Interventions
- BehavioralSexual Health Educational Video Series
Participants randomized to the intervention arm will receive multiprong access to the videos, including a link provided through email and the recruitment sites' patients portal, a QR code, and tablets available in each clinic.
- OtherStandard Care (in control arm)
Standard Care
Locations (4)
- University of Colorado HospitalAurora, Colorado
- Denver Health Hospital and ClinicDenver, Colorado
- UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical CenterDenver, Colorado
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch HospitalHighlands Ranch, Colorado