Pediatric oncology clinician communication about sexual health with adolescents and young adults: A report from the children’s oncology group

Frederick NN, Bingen K, Bober SL, Cherven B, Xu X, Quinn GP, Ji L, Freyer DR. Pediatric oncology clinician communication about sexual health with adolescents and young adults: A report from the children’s oncology group. Cancer Med. 2021 Aug;10(15):5110-5119. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4077. Epub 2021 Jun 15. PubMed PMID: 34128352; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8335832.

Sexual health (SH) is an important concern for adolescents and young adults (AYAs). This study determined current SH communication practices, barriers, and additional resources needed among pediatric oncology clinicians who treat AYAs. A cross‐sectional survey was developed by the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) AYA Committee and sent to pediatric oncologists (n = 1,987; 85.9%) and advanced practice providers (APPs, n = 326; 14.1%) at 226 COG institutions. Responses were tabulated and compared using tests of proportion and trend.