The effect of XXXX on a couple's relationship: a qualitative study in Taiwan.

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of @entity1082 ) on the sexual lives of @entity1 and their partners. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty oncogenic or high-risk HPV infected cases were collected via purposive sampling. At a tertiary medical center in Taipei, 20 @entity1 underwent a 2-hour in-depth interview. The content of each interview was analyzed qualitatively regarding (1) effect of @entity1083 on a couple's relationship; (2) effect of @entity1083 on sexual life; (3) partner support and social support; (4) myths about love and marriage; and (5) sexual myths. RESULTS: The better a couple's relationship, the less these @entity1 struggled to confront the issue ( @entity1083 ). Most @entity1 urged partners to have check-ups and advised friends about Pap smear tests. Couple relationships were generally not affected by @entity1083 , unlike their sexual lifestyles. Most @entity1 fulfilled the traditional Chinese female role of maintaining the relationship. However, due to the physical and psychosocial discomfort of treatment and fear of @entity281 , some had no desire for sex, while others lessened their sex frequency. Most @entity1 received very little support from their partner, family, and friends. The relationship quality was affected by marital and sexual myths held by @entity1 . CONCLUSION: Cervical @entity1083 has a negative effect on @entity1 's sexual relationships. Thus, more attention from health care providers is required.
