Clinical and Demographic Correlates of Pornography Addiction: A Cross-sectional Study from India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pornography addiction is a growing public health concern worldwide, with increasing recognition of its prevalence and consequences in India. This study explores the onset, manifestation, and impact of pornography addiction within the Indian context, addressing the need for culturally relevant research.

Method

A retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted using data from 589 individuals who sought treatment for pornography addiction through online and offline healthcare platforms. Patients aged 18 and older were included based on the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11) diagnostic criteria for Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) (6C72). Data on demographic factors, clinical diagnoses, and treatment outcomes w

SUBMITTER: Gokani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature