Abstract: Background: In Saudi Arabia (SA), more than 24000 cases of cancer are estimated to exist in 2018. Side effects of cancer treatments involve sexual and infertility issues. Despite the high prevalence of cancer, sexual health is not discussed.
Purpose: To assess the levels of knowledge, attitudes and barriers, and to examine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes....
Keyword: Attitudes; Barriers; Healthcare Providers; King Abdulaziz University Hospital; Knowledge; Oncosexology; Sexual Health
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