Lived Experiences of Sexuality and Sexual Functioning in Males with SCI: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in males with spinal cord injury (SCI) and has been recognized to be a key recovery priority.

Objectives

This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study aimed to investigate the major themes linked to sexual functioning in males with chronic (>1 year) SCI.

Methods

Twenty male participants with SCI, aged 25 to 59 years, completed validated questionnaires exploring sexual function/satisfaction and health-related quality of life and a semi-structured interview with an experienced sexual medicine physician. Sex hormone concentrations and metabolic biomarkers, along with body composition and habitual physical activity levels, were assessed. Interview recordings were transcribed and thematic analysis performed using combined COM-B

SUBMITTER: Lai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11123612 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature