Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction in Hospitalized Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Stroke-related factors seem to have significant effects on sexual functions in physical, biological, and psychosocial areas. This study aims to evaluate the factors affecting the sexual functions of patients after stroke. Material- methods: This study consisted of 51 (53.1%) male and 45 (46.9%) female patients. Socio -demographics and clinical features of the patients were documented. Sexual functions evaluated with Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASES), International Index of Erectile function (IIEF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results: The mean age of men and women were 57.76±7.57, and 60.13±12.71 years, respectively. When the ASES cut-off point was 11, we found that 88.5% of the participants (84.3% in men and 93.3% in women) had sexual dysfunction. There was no significant difference between the frequency of sexual dysfunction in women and men (p=0.166, Pearson Chi-square Test). According to univariate ANOVA results, age (p=0.028) and BDI (p

Keywords

• inme
• cinsel islev bozukluğu
• fonksiyon
• psikoloji
• stroke
• sexual dysfuction
• function
• psychology