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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Evaluating Sexual Health in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Study on the Interplay of Disability and Quality of Life.

Panagiota Dourou, Kleanthi Gourounti, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Konstantina Gaitanou, Nikolaos Petrogiannis, Chrysoula Rozalia Athanasiadou, Aikaterini Sousamli, Theodoros Xanthos, Antigoni Sarantaki

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Panagiota DourouDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-7434-8136
Kleanthi GourountiDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-2365-415X
Aikaterini LykeridouDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-0674-2414
Konstantina GaitanouAthens Naval Hospital, 70 Deinokratous Str., 115 21 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-4615-123X
Nikolaos PetrogiannisAthens Naval Hospital, 70 Deinokratous Str., 115 21 Athens, Greece.
Chrysoula Rozalia AthanasiadouDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0009-0000-3903-1478
Aikaterini SousamliDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0009-0001-1653-5398
Theodoros XanthosDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-3670-9305
Antigoni SarantakiDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-3316-8566

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the context of evolving perceptions of sexuality, particularly within the realm of health and disability, this study investigates the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on female sexual function and quality of life. A quantitative study involving 130 female MS patients aged 35 to 50 was conducted, employing measures such as The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), The Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), and The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Results indicate a significant association between greater sexual dysfunction and poorer quality of sex life, alongside the correlation of increased fatigue with diminished sexual satisfaction. Specifically, the mean FSFI score was 20.8 (SD = 9.36), with 83.8% of participants experiencing severe fatigue (FSS score ≥ 36). Sexual dysfunction demonstrated a strong, negative correlation with all FSFI subscales (

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counselingdisabilityfatiguefemale sexual functionmultiple sclerosisquality of sex lifesexual dysfunctionsupportive care interventions

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PMCPMC11241424

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