Reproductive concerns
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:Oncofertility psychoeducational intervention (WeChat article based fertility information support, WeChat based interactions (audio calls and counseling), and fertility information h
Attention control group:General education (WeChat article based general information support, WeChat based audio calls)
Sponsors
The University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Being newly diagnosed with breast cancer; 2.Aged between 18 and 40 years (the age range is selected based on several considerations: (1)The current study focuses on adults; (2)The NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guideline defines adolescents and young adults (AYAs) as individuals aged 15 to 39 at the time of initial cancer diagnosis; (3)Fertility preservation strategies are recommended for women with cancer up to the age of 40; 3.Having not initiated chemotherapy; 4.Reporting high levels of RCs (mean item score >= 4) on at least one domain of the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer (RCAC) scale; 5.Can read and write Chinese; 6. Being willing to participate in the study; 7. Have a smartphone and WeChat account.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Being pregnant currently; 2.With advanced breast cancer (Stage IV or with distant metastatic cancer); 3.With other cancer diagnosis; 4.Having undergone hysterectomy, oophorectomy, or tubal ligation procedures; 5.Primary or secondary infertility diagnosed prior to breast cancer; 6.Partners have been diagnosed as infertile (if married); 7. Having known psychiatric morbidity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability and feasibility of the oncofertility psychoeducational intervention program;Reproductive concerns; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oncofertility support;Oncofertility care service utilization;Coping;Depression symptoms;Anxiety symptoms;Quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHu Li
School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed