Sexual health experiences of women and non-binary people with early psychosis: qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women and gender-diverse people with early psychosis are at risk for suboptimal sexual health outcomes, yet little research has explored their sexual health experiences.

Aims

This study explored sexual health experiences and related priorities among women and gender-diverse people with early psychosis, to identify opportunities for improvements in sexual health and well-being.

Method

Semi-structured individual qualitative interviews explored how patient participants (n = 19, aged 18-31 years, cisgender and transgender women and non-binary individuals) receiving clinical care from early psychosis programmes in Ontario, Canada, experienced their sexual health, including sexual function and behaviour. Thematic analysis was conducted, with triangulation

SUBMITTER: Barker LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10594085 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature