Impact of spinal cord injury on sexual health and quality of life.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_FF4D885EB3B3
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Impact of spinal cord injury on sexual health and quality of life.
Journal
International Journal of Impotence Research
Author(s)
Reitz A., Tobe V., Knapp P.A., Schurch B.
ISSN
0955-9930 (Print)
ISSN-L
0955-9930
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2004
Volume
16
Number
2
Pages
167-174
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tPublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
To provide a comprehensive insight into sexuality after spinal cord injury, 120 patients received a questionnaire to assess their sexual activities, abilities, desires, satisfaction and sexual adjustment after injury. In the 63 responding patients, spinal cord injury had a major impact on sexual function. Relationship to partner, social life, bladder management and physical well-being had a significant impact on quality of life. Relationship to partner, ability to move and mental well-being, as well as aspects of sexual desire and body image had a significant correlation to satisfaction with sexual life. In the studied population, there was no significant correlation between preserved sexual abilities after spinal cord injury and the satisfaction with sexual life.
Keywords
Adult, Emotions, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Middle Aged, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, Sexuality, Spinal Cord Injuries/complications, Spinal Cord Injuries/psychology
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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05/11/2014 12:13
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20/08/2019 16:29
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