scholarly journals Cardiovascular Physiology and Responses to Sexual Activity in Individuals Living with Spinal Cord Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Davidson ◽  
Aaron Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Physiology ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Sexual activity and sexual satisfaction in Korean men with spinal cord injury

Spinal Cord ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (9) ◽  
pp. 697-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y-A Choi ◽  
J-H Kang ◽  
H I Shin
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Cord Injury

Blood Pressure during Sexual Activity after Spinal Cord Injury Inaccurately Portrayed

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1289-1290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcalee Alexander ◽  
Frédérique Courtois
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Evaluation of Sexual Function and Its Contributing Factors in Men With Spinal Cord Injury Using a Self-Administered Questionnaire

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khak ◽  
Marzieh Hassanijirdehi ◽  
Sohrab Afshari-Mirak ◽  
Kourosh Holakouie-Naieni ◽  
Soheil Saadat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
General Health ◽  
Recovery Of Function ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Sexual activity is an important aspect of life in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), rated as one of the top priorities for recovery of function. This study was conducted to establish an understanding of the severity of erectile dysfunction (ED), a major component of male sexual activity, and its correlates in patients with SCI in our community. In a cross-sectional study, 37 male veterans with SCI admitted for regular follow-up at our center were recruited. Demographic and SCI-related descriptive information was gathered through a self-administered questionnaire. Sexual Health Inventory for Men was used to assess the presence and severity of ED. Euro Quality of Life questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were also administered. The mean age of the participants was 45.7 ± 6.5 years with injury duration of 24.7 ± 6.2 years. Mean GHQ-12 score of 3.65 ± 3.38 and mean Sexual Health Inventory for Men score of 11.57 ± 5.28 were measured. All participants had ED, and 27% were suffering from severe ED. Sleep deprivation, worse GHQ-12 score, and hypertension were significantly associated with higher risk of much severe ED ( p < .05). In conclusion, ED is a common problem in veterans with SCI and is inversely associated with their general health status.

Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury: The Lived Experiences of Intimate Partners

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Eglseder ◽  
Barbara Demchick
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Complex Phenomenon ◽  
Intimate Partners ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Although sexuality is an integral aspect of the human experience, individuals who sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI) often receive inadequate education to facilitate successful participation in sexual activities. Intimate partners are often not included in discussions related to sexuality during the rehabilitative process. The purpose of this study was to identify the lived experiences of intimate partners of individuals with SCI related to sexuality. Four intimate partners were selected to participate in semistructured interviews related to their lived experiences of sexuality. Participants identified aspects of SCI, extreme discomfort due to self-perceived sexual norms, and a lack of education as contributors to unsuccessful participation in sexual activity. Coupled sexual activity is a complex phenomenon which includes factors that influence both the injured individuals as well as their intimate partners. To provide effective interventions in addressing sexuality, practitioners should consider the entire issue, the couple.

S22 Sexual activity in male spinal cord injury patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. e1130, S22
Author(s):  
K. Erten ◽  
U. Guzelkucuk ◽  
B. Yılmaz ◽  
A.K. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Cord Injury
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