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ArticleJournal of rehabilitation medicine2023

Quality of sexual life in Mexican men after spinal cord injury.

Paulina Lucia Acosta-Santillán, Maria Fernanda Toro-Sashida, Alejandra Viridiana Rosas-Mendoza, Clotilde Fuentes-Orozco, Kelvin Jasso-García, Paulina García de León-Flores, Mel Paul Mellado-Téllez, Silvia Alejandra Ibarra-Camargo, Jonathan Matías Chejfec-Ciociano, Francisco José Barbosa-Camacho and 6 more

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Paulina Lucia Acosta-SantillánDepartment of Physical Rehabilitation, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Maria Fernanda Toro-SashidaDepartment of Physical Rehabilitation, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Alejandra Viridiana Rosas-MendozaDepartment of Physical Rehabilitation, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Clotilde Fuentes-OrozcoBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Kelvin Jasso-GarcíaBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Paulina García de León-FloresBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Mel Paul Mellado-TéllezBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Silvia Alejandra Ibarra-CamargoBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Jonathan Matías Chejfec-CiocianoBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Francisco José Barbosa-CamachoDepartment of Psychiatry, Civil Hospital of Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde, University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Juan Armando Flores-PradoBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Gabino Cervantes-GuevaraDepartment of Wellbeing and Sustainable Development, Centro Universitario del Norte, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Enrique Cervantes-PérezDepartment of Internal Medicine, Civil Hospital of Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde, University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco. México.
Guillermo Alonso Cevantes-CardonaDepartment of Philosophical, Methodological and Instrumental Disciplines, University Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Andrea Socorro Alvarez-VillaseñorDepartment of General Surgery, Juan María de Salvatierra General Hospital, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Alejandro González-OjedaBiomedical Research Unit 02, Specialties Hospital of the National Medical Center of the West, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. avygail5@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the quality of sexual life in men with spinal cord injury.

designCross-sectional analytical study. PATIENTS: Males with a history of spinal cord injury who attended an outpatient rehabilitation service.

methodsAn analytical study examined adult male patients with complete spinal cord injury in rehabilitation. A modified Sexual Life Quality Questionnaire (SLQQ) examined quality of sexual life, with scores below 50 suggesting significant sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction. The assessment evaluated age, occupation, marital status, comorbidities, and treatment methods.

resultsA total of 80 patients were included; 33 (41%) had a thoracic spinal cord injury, and 47 (59%) had a lumbar spinal cord injury. Thirty-seven patients (46%) were dissatisfied with the quality of their sexual life; 29 patients (88%) with thoracic spinal cord injury and 8 patients (17%) with lumbar spinal cord injury were dissatisfied with the quality of their sexual life (p = 0.001). Patients with higher education level experienced less sexual dissatisfaction (p = 0.03).

conclusionHuman sexuality involves numerous interconnected elements that impact on general health. Sexual pleasure, self-esteem, and personal relationships are crucial for patients with spinal cord injury to identify rehabilitation needs. These results indicate the importance of supporting sexual well-being in recovery. Further studies of sexual enjoyment and quality of life for patients with spinal cord injury are needed, using larger and more diverse populations.

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Quality of LifeSpinal Cord InjuriesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMaleSexual BehaviorSexuality

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