Prevalence of Shukra vega dharana in an Indian population: A cross sectional survey protocol

Publication date: April–June 2019Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 2Author(s): Shivananda S. Tonde, Mihir Gandhi, Yashwant R. PatilAbstractBackgroundDespite being an important aspect of health and quality of life, individuals tend to suppress natural sexual urge (‘Shukra vega’) due to a variety of factors. Unless managed appropriately through self-regulatory mechanisms, suppressed sexual urge (‘Shukra vega dharana’, SVD) not only causes psychological suffering but may also put other basic needs at risk. Adult, married, males who are either living away from their spouse for long durations or separated or divorced are at a considerably higher risk of developing SVD as compared to others. Considering the recent rise of sexual diseases and sexual violence, it is critical to understand the extent and epidemiology of SVD in this sub-population of India.ObjectiveThe study was attempted to understand the extent and epidemiology of SVD in this sub-population of India.Materials and methodsTo determine the prevalence of SVD in adult married, male individuals located in Nashik, Ahmadnagar and Thane cities of India who are either living away from their spouse or separated or divorced, a crosssectional, anonymous survey will be conducted among a sample of male individuals meeting eligibility criteria. A multi-stage sampling approach will be used to identify cities/organizations (where the study will be conducted) and participants for the study...
Source: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research