ArticleBMC psychiatry2023
Sexual needs of people with schizophrenia: a descriptive phenomenological study.
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- Romantic relations, sexuality and intimacy among young adults and adolescents with severe mental illness: a review of the literature.BMC psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
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- A multidimensional model of ethical challenges in hemodialysis: a qualitative study for specialist physicians.BMC medical ethics · 2025Article
- Navigating Body Perception, Affectivity, Intimacy, Gender Identity, and Sexuality: An Exploratory Qualitative Study in Young Adults with SMI, IDs, and ASD in a Community Setting.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.PloS one · 2025Article
- Negative Association Between Schizophrenia and Subsequent Cancer Diagnoses-A Retrospective Cohort Study from Germany.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2024Article
- Sexually transmitted infections, sexual life and risk behaviours of people living with schizophrenia: systematic review and meta-analysis.BJPsych open · 2024Review
- Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in Chinese patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sexual medicine · 2024Review
- Sexual functioning among spouses of individuals with schizophrenia: A clinical perspective.Industrial psychiatry journalArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSexual health is one of the main areas of health and basic human rights which has been paid less attention in schizophrenia. Most studies have focused on sexual dysfunction rather than the sexual needs of people with schizophrenia. This study explores the sexual needs of people with schizophrenia and identify factors hindering sexual activities.
methodsWe carried out a qualitative study using a descriptive phenomenological approach. Data were collected at a psychiatric hospital in China. In total, 20 patients with schizophrenia were recruited through purposive sampling. Face to face semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with them. Interview recordings were transcribed by the research team, and transcripts were analyzed by two independent coders with Colaizzi's descriptive analysis framework by using NVivo 11 software. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research checklist was used for reporting.
resultsThe data analysis revealed 10 subthemes categorized into 3 macro themes: (1) multiple barriers hinder sexual activity; (2) significance of sex; and (3) conditions for fulfilling sexual needs.
conclusionA poor sexual quality of life may be found in patients with schizophrenia. Furthermore, people with schizophrenia did not lose interest in maintaining an active sex life. Mental health services should address this issue in three areas: sexual knowledge, sexual space, and sexual objects.
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