"I Just Haven't Done Any of That": Applicability of the International Index of Erectile Function in Young Men With Spina Bifida.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We evaluate the applicability of the International Index of Erectile Function in young men with spina bifida and identify spina bifida-specific sexual experiences not captured by this measure.

Materials and methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted between February 2021 and May 2021 with men ≥18 years of age with spina bifida. The International Index of Erectile Function was completed by participants, and perspectives on its applicability were discussed. Participant experiences and perspectives around sexual health were discussed to identify aspects of the sexual experience not well captured by the International Index of Erectile Function. Demographic and clinical characteristics were obtained from a patient survey and chart review. Conventional content analys

SUBMITTER: Rague JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10520848 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature