Psychiatrists and general practitioners perspectives on sexual wellbeing: Why it matters?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sexual wellbeing is a fundamental component of overall wellbeing and is often impacted by common psychiatric disorders such as depression. Despite this, research suggests it is underexplored in clinical practice. This preliminary study aimed to examine whether this is the case in both psychiatrists and general practitioners (GPs).

Method

GPs and psychiatrists completed a survey examining the exploration of various sexual wellbeing domains with patients. It included open-ended questions regarding factors that influence this exploration, whether clinicians felt this was their responsibility, and their level of training in this area.

Results

Clinicians who felt it was their responsibility to enquire about sexual wellbeing reported exploring it in more patients

SUBMITTER: Malhi GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11440782 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature