Development of the Partner Version of the Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI-PV) Scale in the Context of Cancer Survivorship

Chiara Acquati, Qi Chen, Elizabeth K. Arthur, Jennifer B. Reese, Jessica R. Gorman

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to develop the Partner Version of the Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI-PV) scale. Methods: Candidate items derived from the patient version of the instrument were refined with input from an expert panel specializing in sexual health, psychosocial oncology, and instrument development (n = 6). Partners (n = 17) of female cancer survivors participated in cognitive interviews to assess the revised scale’s content validity. Results: Transcripts were analyzed qualitatively. Participants endorsed the items as relevant, clear, and appropriate. Conclusions: The present work illustrates the iterative development of the SECSI-PV scale. The study highlights the importance of including partners in sexual health discussions and emphasizes the need for psychosocial interventions supporting partners’ confidence communicating about sexuality and intimacy. Additional research is recommended to validate the instrument in larger samples encompassing cancer types that are not sex-based and partners from diverse backgrounds, including sexual and gender minority groups.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-19
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of Psychosocial Oncology
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 28 2024

Keywords

  • Partners
  • Intimacy
  • Self-efficacy
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual health
  • Cancer
  • Communication
  • sexual health
  • sexuality
  • intimacy
  • partners
  • self-efficacy
  • communication

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