SynthesisBulletin of the World Health Organization2024
Associations between sexual health and well-being: a systematic review.
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47 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Educational Differences in Sexual Health among Adolescents in Europe: A Meta-Analysis.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2026Pooled it
- Sexual dysfunction and effect on quality of life in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC nephrology · 2026Pooled it
- Measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures for sexual health in the general population: a systematic review following the COSMIN 2.0 guidelines.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2026Pooled it
- Unmet need for family planning among reproductive-age women living with HIV in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC women's health · 2026Pooled it
- Sexual Health After Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive Umbrella Review of Treatment Evidence.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- Sexual dysfunction associated with 5α-reductase inhibitors in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract on sexual health in healthy Men: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Trial
- Sexual Behaviors and Awareness of U=U in People Living with HIV Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment In Northern Thailand.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Narrative Review Integrating Quantitative Evidence.Current rheumatology reports · 2026Review
- Intimacy and Relationships Among Partnered Danes With and Without a History of Cancer: Findings From the Project SEXUS Cohort Study.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review of Psychological and Physical Rehabilitation in Infertility Treatment: Toward Holistic Outcomes Beyond Conception.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Development and Psychometric Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing Gynecologic Oncology Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Providing Sexual Health Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Exploring the Narratives of Patients With Cancer Using Large Language Models: Topic Modeling and Social Network Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Social Media Misinformation, Contraceptive Literacy, and Psychological Well-Being Among Romanian Adolescents and Young Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Sexual Function and Libido Loss in Female Climbers-A Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Sexual Wellbeing and Urinary Tract Infections: A Scoping Review.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
- Sexual desire and associated factors among older adults living with HIV: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Shaping the future of sexual medicine in Europe.International journal of impotence research · 2026Review
- Work-Related Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Female Sexual Well-Being Among Nurses.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Multi-Target Mechanisms of Moroccan Aphrodisiac Plants: An Integrative Computational and Phytochemical Investigation.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the associations between sexual health dimensions, and overall health and well-being. Methods: In February 2024, we systematically searched Scopus, PsyArticles, PsycINFO®, PubMed®, Web of Science and LILACS for articles reporting on associations between sexual health, health and well-being indicators. We applied no language restrictions and followed the 2020 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. To assess the risk of bias in the included studies, we used the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies - of Exposures tool. Findings: Of 23 930 unique titles identified, 63 studies met the inclusion criteria. We grouped the results into two categories: (i) sexual and physical health; and (ii) sexual and psychological health. The results consistently showed strong correlations between sexual health, overall health and well-being. Almost all studies found significant associations between positive sexual health indicators and lower depression and anxiety, higher quality of life, and greater life satisfaction among men and women, including older adults, pregnant women, and same-sex and mixed-sex couples. Conclusion: Findings indicate that emphasizing a positive perspective on sexual health and highlighting its benefits should be regarded as an important component of the effort to improve overall health and well-being for everyone.
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