Sexual Expression and It's Determinants, in People Diagnosed with Psychotic Disorders.

Sexual Expression and It's Determinants, in People Diagnosed with Psychotic Disorders.
Community Ment Health J. 2018 May 18;:
Authors: de Jager J, van Greevenbroek R, Nugter A, van Os J
Abstract
This qualitative study aims to explore the difficulties people with a psychotic disorder have in sexual expression, and associated determinants. Twenty-eight semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using the Grounded Theory method. Almost all participants experienced unfulfilled needs in sexual expression. These unfulfilled needs were associated with a range of factors, including antipsychotic medication, psychotic symptoms, sexual abuse, social skills and stigma, all of which may converge on a pathway involving (sexual) self-esteem. Further research is required to better understand the role of self-esteem in relation to sexual needs and expression in people with psychotic disorders.
PMID: 29777331 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Community Mental Health Journal - May 18, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: de Jager J, van Greevenbroek R, Nugter A, van Os J Tags: Community Ment Health J Source Type: research