Sexual Life of Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study |
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| Authors: | Sema D Yılmaz Haluk Gumus Faruk O Odabas Halil E Akkurt Halim Yılmaz |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey;2. Department of Neurology, Medicana Hospital, Karatay University, Konya, Turkey;3. The Department of Neurology, Konya Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Konya, Turkey;4. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Konya Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Konya, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | Objectives: To define the thoughts, emotions, experiences and perceptions of women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to determine sexual, physical, and emotional effects of MS on patients. Methods: Twenty-one women were included into this qualitatively designed study. Results: Three baseline themes were defined as “uncertainty” arising from complaints due to numbness in extremities and loss of sense, balance or vision, “alterations in sexual life,” and “inability” as a result of deformities in marital status and gender role. Conclusion: Healthcare providers should evaluate MS patients meticulously as to sexual life and refer such patients to appropriate health centers. |
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| Keywords: | Multiple sclerosis sexual dysfunction qualitative research sexual life physical disabilities |
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