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ArticleInternational journal of rheumatic diseases2023

Sexual activity satisfaction in symptomatic hip osteoarthritis patients: A cross-sectional, national web-based study.

Kai Fu, Di Zhang, Ben R Metcalf, Kim L Bennell, Yuqing Zhang, Win Min Oo, Leticia A Deveza, Sarah R Robbins, Changqing Zhang, Nigel Arden and 1 more

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Kai FuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Di ZhangSydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Ben R MetcalfCentre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Kim L BennellCentre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Yuqing ZhangDivision of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Win Min OoSydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4065-7395
Leticia A DevezaSydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Sarah R RobbinsSydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Changqing ZhangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Nigel ArdenNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Botnar Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
David J HunterSydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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NHMRC program grant (#APP631717))
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Abstract

aimDespite high-interest rates in sex in people with hip osteoarthritis (OA), clinicians tend not to address sexual issues, especially in older adults. The objective of this study is to evaluate sexual activity and factors associated with sexual activity satisfaction in people with symptomatic hip OA.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 252 participants with symptomatic hip OA in Australia. Quality of sex life was assessed using the online composite of sexual activities and positions questionnaires. A Poisson model with robust variance was used to calculate the prevalence ratio (PR). Factors that showed a univariate association with sexual satisfaction were then included in a multivariable model. PR with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) are reported.

resultsAmong the 282 participants registered on the study website, 252 met the inclusion criteria, and 60.3% (152/252) completed the sexual activity questionnaires. Hip OA interfered with sexual activity in 70.0% of the participants. High confidence in completing sexual activity (PR: 0.53, 95% CI: 0.36 to 0.77) was associated with an increased prevalence ratio of sexual satisfaction. High anxiety, depression or stress during sexual activity (PR: 1.33, 95% CI: 1.10 to 1.60) was associated with an increased prevalence ratio of sexual dissatisfaction after adjusting for hip pain level and perceived partner's orgasm.

conclusionAlthough a large proportion of people with hip OA remain sexually active, a substantial proportion of persons are dissatisfied with their sexual activity. Hip OA interfered with sexual activity in most participants. Psychological factors were found to be associated with sexual activity satisfaction.

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Osteoarthritis, HipOsteoarthritis, KneeAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHumansInternetOrgasmPatient SatisfactionPersonal SatisfactionSexual Behavior

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PMCPMC10947282

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