Sexual Life of Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study
International Journal of Sexual Health, cilt.29, sa.2, ss.147-154, 2017 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2017
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/19317611.2016.1259705
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Sexual Health
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.147-154
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Multiple sclerosis, sexual dysfunction, qualitative research, sexual life, physical disabilities
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objectives: To define the thoughts, emotions, experiences and perceptions of women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to determine sexual, physical, and emotional effects of MS on patients. Methods: Twenty-one women were included into this qualitatively designed study. Results: Three baseline themes were defined as “uncertainty” arising from complaints due to numbness in extremities and loss of sense, balance or vision, “alterations in sexual life,” and “inability” as a result of deformities in marital status and gender role. Conclusion: Healthcare providers should evaluate MS patients meticulously as to sexual life and refer such patients to appropriate health centers.