Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the current status of fertility information needs among breast cancer patients of childbearing age and the related influencing factors, to provide a scientific basis for developing targeted interventional strategies. METHOD: This cross-sectional study included 196 women of childbearing age with breast cancer who were undergoing treatment in the breast surgery department. Data were collected via the General Information Questionnaire, Fertility Information Needs Questionnaire, Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale, Fertility Intention Scale, and Marriage Adjustment Test. RESULTS: Among married women of childbearing age who have breast cancer, the fertility information needs score was found to be 106.68 ± 8.52. Main factors influencing fertility information needs include age (β = - 0.152, P < 0.001), number of children (β = - 0.113, P < 0.001), fertility consultation (β = - 0.239, P < 0.05), tumor stage (β = - 0.436, P < 0.001), level of reproductive concerns (β = 0.182, P < 0.05), fertility intention (β = 0.44, P < 0.001), and marital adjustment (β = 0.151, P < 0.05). Together, these factors explained 40.5% of the variance in fertility information needs among married women with breast cancer (F = 32.199, P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that fertility information needs among breast cancer patients of childbearing age warrant attention, and healthcare providers should develop personalized intervention programs to enhance patients' knowledge and reduce fertility-related concerns.