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JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
Volume 5, Issue 4, Pages 327-332Publisher
MRE PRESS
DOI: 10.1016/j.jomh.2008.08.005
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Prostate cancer; Homosexuality; Men; Qualitative methods
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Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is of paramount concern to men's health, with a high prevalence in Western societies. While previous research has examined PCa from a variety of standpoints, this literature fails to take into account the difficulties encountered by marginalized groups of men, such as gay men. Methods: For this phenomenological, qualitative pilot study, we conducted interviews with two gay men with PCa and one long term romantic partner of a gay man with PCa so as to better understand their viewpoints on the disease. An inductive, thematic analysis of the interview transcripts was conducted. Results and conclusions: Major themes expressed included (1) concerns related to relationship changes and strains, (2) altered sexual function and associated implications for a gay identity, and (3) the perception of heteronormative attitudes in the health care system. Implications for health care delivery are discussed. (C) 2008 WPMH GmbH. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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