Mastectomy and its influence on sexual experience: analysis of scientific knowledge with the use of a computer database

análise da produção do conhecimento utilizando uma base de dados informatizada

Authors

  • Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga Universidade de São Paulo, da Escola de Enfermagem , Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Psiquiátrica
  • Lílian Santos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2316-9389.2003.v7.50924

Keywords:

Mastectomy, Sexuality, Research, Publications

Abstract

This article is a review of scientific literature on mastectomy and its influence on sexual experience. The following databases were reviewed: On-Line Analysis and Retrieval System (MEDLINE); Caribbean and Latin-American Health Science Literature (LILACS), Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL); University of São Paulo Bibliographical Database (DEDALUS). 53 papers were found, 55% of which included research findings, 32% related experiences and 13% clinical practice. The latter focused mainly on psychosocial aspects.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2003-12-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Review

License

Copyright (c) 2003 Reme: Revista Mineira de Enfermagem

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

1.
Mastectomy and its influence on sexual experience: analysis of scientific knowledge with the use of a computer database: análise da produção do conhecimento utilizando uma base de dados informatizada. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2003 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 12];7(2). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50924