Sexual quality of life among patients with lung cancer and people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study

In conclusion, sociodemographic factors such as age, formal education, and financial status, significantly influenced the functioning of patients living with HIV and those diagnosed with lung cancer. Individuals living with HIV demonstrated higher levels of sexual functioning and sexual quality of life compared with patients with lung cancer. A better financial situation, and higher formal educational attainment were associated with higher scores on scales used in the study.