Prostate cancer: the influence of stigma on quality of life and relationship satisfaction for survivors and their partners.

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Prostate cancer: the influence of stigma on quality of life and relationship satisfaction for survivors and their partners.

J Psychosoc Oncol. 2018 Dec 22;:1-17

Authors: Wood A, Barden S, Terk M, Cesaretti J

Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Prostate cancer (PCa) stigma and its relationship to quality of life (QoL) is a relatively new finding. As the experiences of couples facing PCa are shared, the study examined the relationship between of PCa stigma, QoL, and relationship satisfaction of PCa survivors and their spouses.
DESIGN: A correlational design with dyadic data was used.
SAMPLE: Participants (N = 80 dyads) were PCa survivors and their spouses sampled from an oncology center and PCa support groups.
METHODS: Structural equation modeling was used to assess how stigma related to the QoL and relationship satisfaction of participants.
FINDINGS: Stigma had a negative association with QoL, but not relationship satisfaction. There were no significant demographic differences in regards to stigma.
CONCLUSION: Overall, stigma has a relationship with the experience of couples, but not with every aspect of their experience. Implications for psychosocial providers: Implications for clinicians in regards to addressing PCa stigma with clients and areas for future research are discussed.

PMID: 30580663 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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