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

Authors

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

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.

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Published

2003-12-01

How to Cite

1.
Hoga LAK, Santos L. Mastectomy and its influence on sexual experience: analysis of scientific knowledge with the use of a computer database. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2003 Dec. 1 [cited 2024 Jul. 8];7(2). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50924

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Revisao de Literatura