Opinions and expectations of women in the treatment of cervical and uterine cancer in Spain

Womens Health (Lond). 2011 Nov;7(6):709-18. doi: 10.2217/whe.11.50.

Abstract

Aim: To know the experiences, needs and expectations of women in the treatment of cervical and uterine cancer in the Andalusian Health Service.

Methods: Focus groups and in-depth interviews with women being treated for cervical-uterine cancer within the Andalusian Health Service. Analysis with Nudist Vivo 1.0 (QSR International Pty Ltd, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia).

Results: The needs and expectations detected were: coherence in the promotion strategies and the presence of a proactive approach by health professionals, availability of comprehensive information and understanding, possibility of expressing to health professionals one's doubts and fears, and of participation in decision-making, technical quality, humane treatment and continuity of care and attention to psychosocial aspects.

Conclusion: The knowledge of women in the treatment of cancer of the cervix and uterus plays a crucial part in improving the delivery of these services.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Spain
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / therapy*