Male perspectives on clinical communication about sexual health in spina bifida.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess perspectives on clinical communication about sexual health in young adult males with spina bifida.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted between February and May 2021 with males at least 18 years of age with spina bifida to assess their perspectives and experiences of sexual health communication with clinicians. Demographic and clinical characteristics were obtained from chart review and a survey of patients. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and conventional content analysis was used for transcript coding.

Results

Twenty individuals participated with a median age of 22 years 6 months (range 18-29 years). Sixteen had myelomeningocele. Most identified as heterosexual (n = 17) and not sexually active (n = 13). Barriers and facilitators of su

SUBMITTER: Rague JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772204 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature