Assessment of the Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction, Depression, and Anxiety in Underserved and Minority Patients With Gynecologic Cancers
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Enrollment
- 160
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction, Depression, and Anxiety in Patients Surveyed
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Objectives:
- Assess the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety in underserved and minority women seen in the gynecologic oncology clinic at Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital.
- Assess the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction in this patient population.
Detailed Description
The instruments used in this study will be completed at one timepoint, by those women who choose to participate, anonymously. The questionnaires will be preceded with a statement informing the patient that by completing the study questionnaires she is consenting to study participation. No patient names or medical record numbers will be documented. When a patient checks in for her clinic appointment, she will receive a packet of study materials consisting of a cover letter describing the study objectives, the Female Sexual Function Index, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and a demographic questionnaire. The tools used in this study will be available in both English and Spanish.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Women seen at the Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at the Lyndon Baines Johnson General Hospital. The women must be able to read and write either English or Spanish.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Women who are unable to complete the questionnaires.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction, Depression, and Anxiety in Patients Surveyed
Time Frame: Survey perfomed at single point in time