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Decreased sexual function in partners after patients’ first-time myocardial infarction
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- Arenhall, Eva, 1974- (författare)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Eriksson, Mats, Professor, 1959- (författare)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Uddevalla Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Uddevalla, Sweden
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- Nilsson, Ulrica, 1960- (författare)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Örebro Universitet, School of Health Sciences, Örebro, Sweden
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- Steinke, Elaine (författare)
- School of Nursing, Wichita State University, Wichita, USA,Wichita State University, School of Nursing, Wichita, United States
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- Fridlund, Bengt, 1952- (författare)
- Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för omvårdnad,HHJ. ADULT
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- 2018-01-02
- 2018
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. - : Sage Publications. - 1474-5151 .- 1873-1953. ; 17:6, s. 521-526
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Abstract
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- Background: A myocardial infarction event affects not only patients but also partners, although how it affects the partners’ sexual function is not studied.Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe and compare how partners experienced their sexual function one year before with one year after first-time myocardial infarction of their partner.Methods: A longitudinal and comparative design was used. Self-reported data on Watts Sexual Function Questionnaire was collected retrospectively at two occasions from 123 partners (87 women and 36 men), measuring the year prior to the first-time myocardial infarction and the year after. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The total score for Watts Sexual Function Questionnaire showed a significant decrease over time. In all four subscales a decrease was found, which were statistically significant in three out of the four subscales (sexual desire, 19.39 vs 18.61; p<0.001, orgasm, 14.11 vs 13.64; p=0.027 and satisfaction, 12.61 vs 12.31; p=0.042). Twenty-six partners reported that their intercourse frequencies decreased over time, while six partners reported an increased intercourse frequency.Conclusions: Partners’ sexual function decreased after patients’ first-time myocardial infarction. It is important for health personnel to offer information and discussion about sexual function and concerns with both patients and partners after a first-time myocardial infarction.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Kardiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Longitudinal
- myocardial infarction
- sexual function
- sexual relationships
- spouse
- Watts Sexual Function Questionnaire
- Caring sciences
- Omvårdnadsvetenskap
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- ref (ämneskategori)
- art (ämneskategori)
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