ArticleJournal of neurology2018
Identifying barriers to help-seeking for sexual dysfunction in multiple sclerosis.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A mixed methods systematic literature review of barriers and facilitators to help-seeking among women with stigmatised pelvic health symptoms.BMC women's health · 2024Pooled it
- Bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction are overlooked in the management of neurological conditions: a qualitative interview study.BMC neurology · 2026Article
- Multiple sclerosis, urinary tract infections and infertility: a comprehensive scoping review.Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association · 2025Article
- Unspoken Challenges: Sexual Health in Sexual and Gender Minority People With Multiple Sclerosis.International journal of MS care · 2025Article
- A qualitative study exploring the clinical phenomenology and impact of hypersexuality in patients with Parkinson's Disease.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Male sexual and reproductive health in multiple sclerosis: a scoping review.Journal of neurology · 2024Article
- Predictors of sexual activity and function in women and men with multiple sclerosis - a preliminary study.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2024Article
- Attitudes of Palliative Care Specialists Toward Assessing Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Cancer.Journal of pain and symptom management · 2023Article
- Sexual dysfunction in Brazilian patients with multiple sclerosis.Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria · 2023Article
- Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of thePeerJ · 2023Article
- Assessment of sexual dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis: a perspective from neurologist.BMC neurology · 2022Observational
- Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Multiple Sclerosis: Expectations Regarding Treatment and Information, and Utility of the SEA-MS-F Questionnaire.Sexual medicine · 2022Article
- Evaluation of sexual self-efficacy and sexual function in women with multiple sclerosis in Mashhad, Iran, in 2019: A cross-sectional study.Current journal of neurology · 2021Article
- Predisposing Factors for Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Factors associated with intimacy and sexuality among young women with multiple sclerosis.Reproductive health · 2020Article
- Sexual Function and Disability in the Neurorehabilitation Setting: An Urgent Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach.Innovations in clinical neuroscienceArticle
- Psychobehavioral Treatment Options for Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.International journal of MS careArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSexual dysfunction (SD) is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), however, under-reported.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to identify barriers faced by patients with MS and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in discussing SD.
methodsThis was a two-part prospective study carried out at a tertiary care centre. Patients with MS were surveyed using a 29-item questionnaire and SD was assessed using the MSISQ and ASEX questionnaires; depression screened with PHQ-2. HCPs were surveyed using a 23-item questionnaire.
resultsSeventy four patients (mean age 42.4 ± 10.7, 54 females) and 98 HCPs (mean age 45.8 ± 8.9, 90 females) participated. SD was significant, with primary (36.4%), secondary (27%) and tertiary (29.8%) contributory factors. Commonest barriers reported by patients were dominance of neurological symptoms (N = 30, 40.5%), presence of family or friends (N = 28, 37.8%), and not being asked (N = 25, 33.8%), while HCPs reported presence of family or friends (N = 34, 34.7%), lack of knowledge about SD (N = 30, 30.6%), and inadequate time during the consultation (N = 27, 27.6%).
conclusionsBarriers to discussing SD are similar between patients and HCPs. The most common barriers are addressable through modifications in the clinic environment, raising awareness and providing training opportunities.
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