Women’s Sexual Experiences and Adjustment after Cervical Cancer Treatment in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa- Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study

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Abstract Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers and the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of women in sexual adjustment after treatment of cervical cancer at Tikur Anbesa Specialized hospital. Method: A descriptive phenomenological qualitative approach and semi-structured in-depth interview method were used and 14 clients recruited to collect data from 2nd February to 15th March 2019. The interviews were audio-taped and analyzed using the procedures of thematic content qualitative data analysis. Results: In this finding, four themes emerged for data analysis, namely, Treatment Side effect, Sexual Problems after radiation therapy, Knowledge deficit, and poor coping strategies of sexual relationships which reflect women with cervical cancer treatment problems. Conclusion and Recommendations: This finding reveals that the Sexual life of women affected by physical changes brought by cancer therapy, information gaps, or knowledge deficit related to cervical cancer and pelvic radiotherapy. the researcher recommended that there should be broad promotion including counseling service and integrated service set up to alleviate sexual related problems and treatment side effect for cervical cancer.

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