Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Taiwanese females with rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience sexual dysfunction because of symptoms or adverse effects from treatments. Data on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in Asian females with RA issue are limited. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with FSD in...

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Publicado en:BMC Women's Health Vol. 17; pp. 1 - 8
Autores principales: Miao-Chiu Lin, Ming-Chi Lu, Hanoch Livneh, Ning-Sheng Lai, How-Ran Guo, Tzung-Yi Tsai, Lin, Miao-Chiu, Lu, Ming-Chi, Livneh, Hanoch, Lai, Ning-Sheng, Guo, How-Ran, Tsai, Tzung-Yi
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: BioMed Central 2/14/2017
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          Miao-Chiu Lin
          Ming-Chi Lu
          Hanoch Livneh
          Ning-Sheng Lai
          How-Ran Guo
          Tzung-Yi Tsai
          Lin, Miao-Chiu
          Lu, Ming-Chi
          Livneh, Hanoch
          Lai, Ning-Sheng
          Guo, How-Ran
          Tsai, Tzung-Yi
        affil: Department of Nursing, Dalin Tzuchi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzuchi Medical Foundation, 2 Minsheng Road, Dalin Township, Chiayi 62247, Taiwan
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          Treatment Outcomes
          Prevalence
          Arthritis, Rheumatoid Therapy
          Taiwan
          Psychometrics Equipment and Supplies
          Logistic Regression
          Chi Square Test
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          Middle Age
          Depression Diagnosis
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      ab: Background: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience sexual dysfunction because of symptoms or adverse effects from treatments. Data on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in Asian females with RA issue are limited. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with FSD in Taiwanese patients with RA.Methods: This cross-sectional study used a purposive sampling method to recruit 195 females with RA from a single hospital in southern Taiwan. Demographic and clinical characteristics were obtained by review of medical records and a structured questionnaire. The Chinese version of the Female Sexual Function Index and the Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire were also administered. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with FSD.Results: The crude and age-standardized prevalence of FSD were 66.8% and 48.2%, respectively. Patients who were older, with a comorbid condition, with more depressive symptoms, and with greater disease activity had a significantly higher risk of FSD.Conclusion: Our findings indicate that FSD is more common in Taiwanese individuals with RA who have certain specific demographic and clinical characteristics. These findings may help to identify and facilitate the provision of appropriate interventions to ensure better sexual health in female patients with RA.
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