Views of Mexican outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis on sexual and reproductive health: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) impacts sexual and reproductive health (SRH), which is a prominent component of a patient´s quality of life and highly influenced by the cultural background. The aim of the study was to explore the interest of Mexican outpatients with RA in SRH and to examine patient view on SRH.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed 303 consecutive outpatients with RA on their perceptions of SRH importance, SRH satisfaction, access to SRH information, preferences regarding SRH communication with healthcare professionals, and understanding of SRH (qualitative open-ended descriptions). Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were used. Patient knowledge of each dimension of SRH was rated based on pre-specified criteria. Two assessors assigned

SUBMITTER: Ledon-LLanes L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7842945 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature