Survey of adolescents' needs and parents' views on sexual health in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the advent of new therapeutics for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients has considerably lessened the impact of the disease and reduced its sequelae, the outcomes of JIA remain important in their lives. Disease repercussions and side effects of treatments may affect sexual health and cause psychological distress. This aim of the study was to determine the expectations of adolescent JIA patients and the perceptions of their parents regarding knowledge and communication with healthcare providers (HCPs) in the field of sexual health (SH).

Methods

In France, from September 2021 to April 2022, a survey was conducted, using anonymous self-administered questionnaires, among JIA patients (adults (aged 18-45 years) to provide insights from their recollecti

SUBMITTER: Savel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10478441 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature