Sexual Habits and Sexual Dysfunctions in a Sample of Patients with Psychotic Disorders Compared to a Group of Healthy Adults

Overview

Journal J Clin Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2022 Feb 15

PMID 35159957

Authors

Benedetta Barchielli

Tommaso Accinni

Stefano Ferracuti

Luca Carlone

Federica Petrini

Massimo Biondi

Massimo Pasquini

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Abstract

Background: There is a growing body of literature on the association between psychosis and sexual dysfunction. However, most studies have focused on sexual dysfunction and have not investigated the sexual lives of patients with psychosis across a broader range.

Material And Methods: Consecutive patients with a diagnosis of acute psychosis or schizophrenia were recruited to the study after obtaining informed consent ( = 46). In addition, healthy control subjects were recruited ( = 52). Sociodemographic and clinical data, psychopathology, and sexual functioning were assessed. Independent sample -test to determine group differences was obtained.

Results: In both the male and female groups, there are significant differences between psychotic individuals and healthy controls in several areas of their sexual functioning: the control group seemed to better perceive , , and overall appeared to have a higher ; on the other hand, the group of patients with psychosis displayed higher scores in .

Conclusions: A poor sexual quality of life may be found in patients with psychotic disorders. Assessment of sexual function in these patients is necessary to identify and manage issues and provide support and help to patients in this important area of life.

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