Systematic Review on Reproductive Concerns in Male Cancer Patients, 15 Studies

A systematic review analyzes 15 studies involving 2,741 reproductive-aged male cancer patients to assess factors influencing reproductive concerns. The review, conducted by Changmin Niu, searched databases from their inception to December 2024. It identifies six key influencing factors, including sociodemographic variables, cancer treatments, and psychological factors.

Use Cases

• Identifying risk factors for psychological distress based on the six influencing factors identified in the review
• Designing targeted support interventions based on the summarized factors like fertility preservation and social relationship quality
• Analyzing the prevalence and impact of reproductive concerns based on the aggregated data from 2,741 patients across 15 studies

Strengths

• Aggregates findings from 15 distinct studies, providing a synthesized evidence base
• Includes data from 2,741 patients, offering a substantial sample size for review conclusions
• Explicitly lists six categories of influencing factors derived from the analysis

Limitations

• The dataset is a PDF document (180.5 KB); data extraction and analysis require manual processing
• Row and column-level data are not provided, limiting direct computational use
• The description does not specify the geographic or institutional origins of the included studies, which may indicate source bias

Provenance

Source

Systematic literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, EBSCO, CNKI, Wan-fang data, and VIP.

Collection Method

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Time Range

Database inception to December 2024.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-01 05:27:43