Assessing the sexual functioning of chronic inpatients at a psychosocial rehabilitation unit

Authors

  • J. M. Crespo Iglesias Psychiatry Service, Complejo Hospitalario Arquitecto Marcide-Novoa Santos, Ferrol. La Coruña. (Spain)
  • V. Prado Robles Psychiatry Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago Santiago de Compostela. La Coruña. (Spain)
  • M. Pérez García Psychiatry Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago Santiago de Compostela. La Coruña. (Spain)

Keywords:

Sexual dysfunction, Chronic psychiatric patient, Schizophrenia

Abstract

Introduction. Most chronic inpatients at psychosocial rehabilitation units in our environment suffer some kind of psychosis. The sexual function in these patients has been studied little and the rate of sexual dysfunction studied in similar populations is very high.

Objectives. To assess the sexual function of the inpatients at a psychosocial rehabilitation unit and to measure other clinical and demographic variables of these patients.

Methods. A sample of 46 inpatients was obtained in the psychosocial rehabilitation unit. Sexual function was assessed using the Changes in the Sexual Function Questionnaire (CSFQ).

Results. A high number of patients scored below the minimal normal score in the CSFQ (males: 87.9 %; women: 87.5 %). This implies a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction.

Conclusions. The high percentage of patient with sexual dysfunction can be in connection with the severity of the disease that these patients suffer and with the side effects of the medication.

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Published

2006-01-01

How to Cite

Crespo Iglesias, J. M., et al. “Assessing the Sexual Functioning of Chronic Inpatients at a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 34, no. 1, Jan. 2006, pp. 41-47, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/988.

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Original