Sexual Dysfunction in Muslim Women Receiving Dialysis: A Qualitative Study
AbstractSexual dysfunction (SD) is common in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, affecting their quality of life. Sexuality is not a subject that patient ’s, particularly Muslim women, discuss when they require assistance. They need to develop strategies to cope with SD. The qualitative study explored how Muslim women with ESRD cope with SD. A phenomenological approach was adopted and data were collected using semistructured individual interviews. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 20 participants from two southern regional hospitals in Thailand between September and December, 2018. Recruitment continued until d...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 23, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Evaluation of sexual reproductive health needs of women with spinal cord injury in Tehran, Iran
This study was carried out to identify the SRH needs of women with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Tehran (Iran) in 2019. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the SRHNA-SCI validation tool. The study included married Iranian women between the ages of 18 and 55 years, who had SCI. and were registered with the Welfare Organization of Tehran. A total of 78 questionnaires were collected for statistical analysis. The mean age of the participants was 41.73 ± 8.42 years and they were mainly high school graduates with diplomas (35.9%), housewives (85.9%) , and patients with thoracic injuries (61.5%). Th...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The Year 2021 …A Pause for Reflection
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Evaluation of sexual reproductive health needs of women with spinal cord injury in Tehran, Iran
This study was carried out to identify the SRH needs of women with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in Tehran (Iran) in 2019. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the SRHNA-SCI validation tool. The study included married Iranian women between the ages of 18 and 55 years, who had SCI. and were registered with the Welfare Organization of Tehran. A total of 78 questionnaires were collected for statistical analysis. The mean age of the participants was 41.73 ± 8.42 years and they were mainly high school graduates with diplomas (35.9%), housewives (85.9%) , and patients with thoracic injuries (61.5%). Th...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Effect of Urinary Incontinence Symptoms on Sexual Functions and Quality of Life in Women
ConclusionsIn our study, it was found that urinary incontinence problem of women had a negative effect on sexual function and quality of life. Urinary incontinence is not a life-threatening condition, but its effect on women ’s sexual function and quality of life should not be ignored. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 26, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Sexual Function, Anxiety, Depression and Coping After Myocardial Infarction: An Exploratory Study
ConclusionsWhile sexual function improved within a short-time period post discharge among sexually active men post-MI, further research is needed with a larger sample to understand these changes across a longer period. Additional research is also warranted to examine any potential influence of psychosocial predictors. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 26, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Effect of Urinary Incontinence Symptoms on Sexual Functions and Quality of Life in Women
ConclusionsIn our study, it was found that urinary incontinence problem of women had a negative effect on sexual function and quality of life. Urinary incontinence is not a life-threatening condition, but its effect on women ’s sexual function and quality of life should not be ignored. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 26, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Sexual Function, Anxiety, Depression and Coping After Myocardial Infarction: An Exploratory Study
ConclusionsWhile sexual function improved within a short-time period post discharge among sexually active men post-MI, further research is needed with a larger sample to understand these changes across a longer period. Additional research is also warranted to examine any potential influence of psychosocial predictors. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 26, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 25, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Treatment
ConclusionIn conclusion. sexual dysfunction is commonly encountered in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. In these patients. psychosocial factors as well as disease-related factors have an effect on SD. Therefore. SD should be evaluated together with disease-related factors as well as psychosocial factors in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 22, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Effect of Nursing Care Applied to Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Their Sexual Experiences and Quality of Life
This study was conducted for the aim of assessing the effect of nursing care applied to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on their sexual experiences and quality of life. The sample of the study was determined via power analysis, patients were assigned groups using a simple random sampling method. The data were collected between December 2019 –June 2020. The researcher applied the nursing care to patients in the experimental group in their home three times. There was a statistically significant difference between posttest mean scores of the Short Form-36 Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire subs...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
“They Assume That You’re Not Having Sex”: A Qualitative Exploration of How Paediatric Healthcare Providers Can Have Positive Sexuality-Related Conversations with Youth with Disabilities
AbstractEvery individual should have equal access to sexuality-related information and services. Regrettably, societal stigma revolves around the sexuality of youth with disabilities, with a common misconception that they are asexual, and therefore do not need to be taught about sexuality and sexual health. Healthcare providers (PHCPs) have reported barriers to having sexuality-related conversations with youth with disabilities, such as lack of time and personal discomfort. As such, we sought to examine what mightfacilitate PHCPs to have conversations about sexuality with their paediatric clients and families. A qualitativ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Nursing Students ’ Perspectives on Sexual Development of Children with Intellectual Disability
This study was conducted with 455 nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences in the Western Black Sea Region of Turkey over the period September –November 2020. Data were collected from the students by e-mail. The instruments used to collect the data were a “Personal Charateristics Form” and the “Perspectives on Sexual Development of Children with Intellectual Disability Questionnaire,” which were prepared by the researchers. In th is study, 55.4% of the students had previously received training on sexual development and health, and the source of education for 41.5% consisted of the courses taken in their...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Changes in Sexual Functions and Alexithymia Levels of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study was conducted to determine the changes in sexual functioning and alexithymia levels in patients with type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 162 patients with type 2 diabetes. Data were collected using the Information Form, Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. For 83.3% of the participants, there was a decrease in sexual functioning after diabetes, 69.8% after the COVID-19 pandemic, and 67.2% due to both conditions. The majority of the patients stated the reasons for experiencing sexual problems related to not seeing se...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 1, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
