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Erschienen in: Archives of Women's Mental Health 4/2016

22.01.2016 | Short Communication

Decision-making about fertility preservation—qualitative data on young cancer patients’ attitudes and needs

verfasst von: Verena Ehrbar, Corinne Urech, Judith Alder, Kathrin Harringer, Rosanna Zanetti Dällenbach, Christoph Rochlitz, Sibil Tschudin

Erschienen in: Archives of Women's Mental Health | Ausgabe 4/2016

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to get deeper insight into the significance of fertility in cancer patients, their attitude towards fertility preservation (FP), decisional conflicts, and patient’s needs in the decision-making process. Focus groups with 12 female cancer survivors were held and revealed that the significance of fertility was high and attitude towards FP positive. Religious and ethical reservations were not negligible. Standardized decision aids were considered helpful. More support is highly in demand and specific tools would be beneficial.
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Metadaten
Titel
Decision-making about fertility preservation—qualitative data on young cancer patients’ attitudes and needs
verfasst von
Verena Ehrbar
Corinne Urech
Judith Alder
Kathrin Harringer
Rosanna Zanetti Dällenbach
Christoph Rochlitz
Sibil Tschudin
Publikationsdatum
22.01.2016
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Archives of Women's Mental Health / Ausgabe 4/2016
Print ISSN: 1434-1816
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1102
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-016-0604-x

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