Conclusions
cancer, sexual dysfunction
CANCER
While a smaller proportion of participants posted in the discussion forum, a majority spent time reading posts (lurkers). Participants posting in the forum shared experiences of intimate relationships, body image, parenthood concerns, and support needs. The discussion forum was used by a majority of intervention participants, and provided appreciated support for those who posted in the forum. We therefore recommend similar interventions to include this opportunity for interaction and communication.This study aimed to investigate interactive participation and content of a moderated discussion forum within a web‐based intervention for young adult cancer survivors experiencing fertility distress and sexual dysfunction. The discussion forum was utilized by a majority of intervention participants, and provided appreciated support for those who posted in the forum. We recommend similar interventions to include this opportunity for interaction and communication among young adult cancer survivors.
