Sexual health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and the association between physical fitness and sexual function: a cross-sectional study

Talks regarding sexual problems are not encouraging in Bangladesh and sufferers are in grave situation as they are not sure regarding whom to approach and how to start. It was aimed to see the presenting patterns of female sexual dysfunctions (FSD) and co-morbidities among the patients attending at different outpatient departments (OPD) at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 173 female patients attending at gynecology, endocrinology and psychiatry OPD, BSMMU. Sample was taken by convenient sampling within the period of October 2015 to December 2016. Data were collected through face-to-face interview with Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. The results showed that, most (95.95%) of the patients were in the reproductive age group. Majority of the patients (32.95%) were in 26-30 years age group and 24.85% were in 18-25 years age group. Majority (77.5%) belonged to home maker occupational class where 12.7% was service-holder. Fifty six percent of the respondents were found to have sexual dysfunctions and 38.15% patients had endocrinological co-morbidities, 37.57% had gynecological co- morbidities and 33.53% had psychiatric co-morbidities. Positive openness in sexual health is required for the betterment of both treatment and diagnosis of sexual disorders. Specialized service center focusing the different groups is needed to deal with sexual health in a developing country like Bangladesh. Bang J Psychiatry December 2016; 30(2): 27-31

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Sexual Dysfunction in Iranian Older Women and its Predictors: A Cross- Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-133961/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Masoumeh Rajabi- Naeeni ◽

Tahereh Dehdari ◽

Mansoureh Jamshidimanesh ◽

Leila Janani

Keyword(s):

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Older Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Emotional Closeness ◽

Spousal Relationship

Abstract Background: The population of older women is rapidly increasing in every country in the world, including Iran. Given the effect of Sexual Function (SF) and sexual health on older women’s health, the present study was conducted to determine Sexual Dysfunction (SD) and the factors predicting it in Iranian older women in Karaj. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 550 eligible older women selected by stratified cluster sampling from those visiting health centers in Karaj between October 2019 and February 2020. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires including demographic questionnaire, the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). To take account of the effect of sampling design on the analyses, survey command in Stata-14 was used. Results: A total of 94.5% of the participating women had SD, 74.4% reported desire disorder, 79.8% arousal disorder, 57.6% lubrication disorder, 65.3% orgasm disorder, and 72.2% sexual dissatisfaction, and 52.4% had dyspareunia. The participating women’s SF had significant relationships with physical activity, hysterectomy, spouse’s SD, and the intimate and emotional closeness with the spouse (P<0.05). SF had significant inverse relationships with age, duration of marriage and menopause, anxiety, and depression (P<0.001). Nonetheless, SF had no significant relationship with occupation, education, smoking, and type and frequency of childbirth. The results of the linear regression test showed that the duration of menopause (B=-0.04, P=0.023), spouse’s SD (B=-0.95, P<0.001), intimacy (B=13.89, P<0.001), emotional closeness (B=6.49, P<0.001), anxiety (B=-0.08, P=0.033), and depression (B=-0.24, P<0.001) predicted the participating women’s SF significantly. Conclusion: The majority of the participating women had SD. Attention mental health, spousal relationship, and spouse’s sexual health may have significant positive effects on the sexual health of Iranian older women.

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The outcome of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries ◽

10.24911/ijmdc.51-1544468495 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

Khaled Algohani ◽

Muhannad Althobaiti ◽

Sanad Alshammari ◽

Fahad Alnahari ◽

Ali Aldahhasi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Immuno-biological Assessments of Temporomandibular Joint Disease in Patients with Immune-mediated Rheumatic Conditions. A cross sectional study of 273 cases

Revista de Chimie ◽

10.37358/rc.17.12.6023 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 68 (12) ◽

pp. 2987-2991

Author(s):

Cristina Iordache ◽

Bogdan Vascu ◽

Eugen Ancuta ◽

Rodica Chirieac ◽

Cristina Pomirleanu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Psoriatic Arthritis ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Joint Disease ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Immune Parameters ◽

Immune Mediated

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is commonly involved in various immune-mediated rheumatic disorders accounting for significant disability and impaired quality of life. The aim of our study was to assess inflammatory and immune parameters in patients with TMJ arthritis related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and to identify potential relation with severity and dysfunction of TMJ pathology. We performed a cross-sectional study in a cohort of 433 consecutive RA, 32 JIA, 258 AS, and 103 PsA. Only patients presenting with clinically significant TMJ involvement (273) related to their rheumatic condition were included in the final analysis. TMJ involvement is traditionally described in chronic inflammatory rheumatic disorders, particularly in patients with higher levels of inflammation as detected in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Disease activity and severity, as well as biological and positive serological assessments (rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide, IL-1) remain significant determinants of the severity of TMJ arthritis.

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AB0180 Relationship between area level socio-economic deprivation and autoantibody status in rheumatoid arthritis patients: Multicentre cross-sectional study

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.180 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 71 (Suppl 3) ◽

pp. 647.17-647

Author(s):

S.L. Mackie ◽

J.C. Taylor ◽

S. Twigg ◽

S.G. Martin ◽

S. Steer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Economic Deprivation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Autoantibody Status

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Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Brief Male Sexual Function Inventory: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sexual Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100409 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 100409

Author(s):

Nazanin Rezaei ◽

Nasibeh Sharifi ◽

Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi ◽

Elham Shafiei

Keyword(s):

Sexual Function ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Persian Version ◽

Male Sexual Function

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Sexual health norms and communication patterns within the close social networks of men who have sex with men and transgender women in Lima, Peru: a 2017 cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-11091-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Amrita Ayer ◽

Eddy R. Segura ◽

Amaya Perez-Brumer ◽

Susan Chavez-Gomez ◽

Rosario Fernandez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Social Network ◽

Sexual Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sti Prevention ◽

Sti Testing ◽

Trans Women ◽

Sex With Men

Abstract Background Social networks, norms, and discussions about sexual health may inform sexual practices, influencing risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition. To better understand social networks of Peruvian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (trans women), we examined key social network members (SNMs), participant perceptions of these network members’ opinions toward sexual health behaviors, and associations between network member characteristics and condomless anal intercourse (CAI). Methods In a 2017 cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 565 MSM and trans women with HIV-negative or unknown serostatus was asked to identify three close SNMs; describe discussions about HIV and STI prevention with each; and report perceived opinions of condom use, HIV/STI testing, and partner notification of STIs. Generalized estimating equations evaluated relationships between SNM characteristics, opinions, and discussions and participant-reported CAI. Results Among participants who identified as MSM, 42.3% of key SNMs were perceived to identify as gay. MSM “never” discussed HIV and STI prevention concerns with 42.4% of heterosexual SNMs, but discussed them “at least once weekly” with 16.9 and 16.6% of gay- and bisexual- identifying SNMs, respectively. Among participants who identified as trans women, 28.2% of key SNMs were perceived as heterosexual; 25.9%, as bisexual; 24.7%, as transgender; and 21.2%, as gay. Trans women discussed HIV/STI prevention least with cis-gender heterosexual network members (40.2% “never”) and most with transgender network members (27.1% “at least once weekly”). Participants perceived most of their close social network to be completely in favor of condom use (71.2% MSM SNMs, 61.5% trans women SNMs) and HIV/STI testing (73.1% MSM SNMs, 75.6% trans women SNMs), but described less support for partner STI notification (33.4% MSM SNMs, 37.4% trans women SNMs). Most participants reported CAI with at least one of their past three sexual partners (77.5% MSM, 62.8% trans women). SNM characteristics were not significantly associated with participant-reported frequency of CAI. Conclusions Findings compare social support, perceived social norms, and discussion patterns of Peruvian MSM and trans women, offering insight into social contexts and sexual behaviors. Trial registration The parent study from which this analysis was derived was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT03010020) on January 4, 2017.

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