Beliefs concerning sexual health problems and treatment seeking among men in an Indian slum community

Verma, Ravi; Sharma, Sumitra; Singh, R.; Rangaiyan, G; Pelto, Pertti J.

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“…There is a lot of variability in literature on the mode of discharge of Dhat. While the most commonly reported channel is passage in urine (4), loss of Dhat through masturbation, nocturnal emissions and sexual encounters with debilitating consequences have also been reported (5,6). There is also a lack of consensus among researchers about the constituents of Dhat (7).…”

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Debilitating Itching: An Unusual Presentation of Dhat Syndrome Following Recovery from Dermatitis Artefacta

Penchilaiya

Menon

2016

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Introduction: Dhat syndrome is a culture bound sex neurosis more common in the orient. The condition is primarily characterized by overriding concerns about loss of semen resulting in a variety of physical and psychological problems. Though a variety of modes of discharge of Dhat is described, its discharge through skin lesions, following recovery from dermatologic conditions is not reported so far. Case Presentation: A young, single adult male, hailing from a rural area (Tamil Nadu, a state in South India) was treated adequately for dermatitis artefacta and showed good recovery. He referred to the psychiatry outpatient department with complaints of lassitude and inability to work or concentrate all of which he attributed to the passage of a fluid comprising of semen and pus through the healed skin lesions. His friends reinforced his belief about the nature and origin of his symptoms. There was significant distress and dysfunction in the absence of underlying depression and anxiety. He was effectively managed with a combination of psychoeducation and low dose anxiolytics. Conclusions: Dhat syndrome may present variably with regard to its mode of passage and constituents. Clinicians need to watch for development of Dhat syndrome following recovery from dermatologic conditions. Offering explanations synchronous with patient beliefs about symptoms may result in faster response and greater treatment satisfaction.

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Debilitating Itching: An Unusual Presentation of Dhat Syndrome Following Recovery from Dermatitis Artefacta

Penchilaiya

Menon

2016

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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“…Dr. Verma, a psychologist at IIPS and his team had produced groundbreaking work (funded by the Ford Foundation, Delhi) in identifying men's concerns about sexual health problems in an urban community in Mumbai (Verma 2003;Verma et al, 2001;Verma et al, 2003). Dr. Schensul, an anthropologist and faculty member at UCHC, and a consultant to a series of Ford Foundation funded projects on sexuality and sexual risk in India worked with Dr. Verma, as the leader of one of the Foundation projects, to examine the implications of his work for intervention.…”

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Community-Based Research in India: A Case Example of International and Transdisciplinary Collaboration

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Verma

2006

American Journal of Community Psychology

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While there has been a trend toward greater disciplinary collaboration over the last several decades, the emergence of the HIV pandemic has required that disciplines work more closely and creatively to generate the multiple and innovative approaches necessary to meet the demands for effective prevention and treatment. This paper describes the nature of collaborative relationships among U.S. and Indian anthropologists, psychologists, demographers, epidemiologists, physicians and representatives of other fields and sectors in conducting a large scale, multi-year HIV/STD prevention project directed toward married men in urban poor communities in Mumbai (Bombay), India. The project has challenged members of the participating disciplines to develop a transdisciplinary conceptual model, to test the model with community-based formative research and to utilize the results in the development and implementation of a multi-level (community, provider and patient) intervention. The paper describes the interaction among disciplines and international sectors in the conceptualization, methodology and community-based action components of the project. In addition, it examines both the inhibiting and facilitating factors that are a part of the collaborative process. The paper concludes with implications for future transdisciplinary partnerships.

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“…Research conducted over the past decade in India has shown that men living in both urban and rural areas of India have widespread anxieties associated with sexual matters (Kulhara & Avasthi, 1995;Pelto, Joshi, & Verma, 1999;Verma et al, 2001Verma et al, , 2003. Men in India are dealing with many of the universal male sexual health problems including premature ejaculation, impotence, infertility, nocturnal emission (wet dreams), feelings of guilt associated with masturbation, and concerns about penis size (Verma et al, 1998).…”

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Peer Advocates for Health: A Community-Based Program to Improve Reproductive Health Knowledge and Lifestyle Choices among Adolescent Males

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International Journal of Men's Health

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An overview of the state of men's sexual and reproductive health since the 1994 Cairo Conference is presented. Men's involvement in contraception and family planning, paternal involvement, and violence toward women are noted. The five articles in this special issue are introduced. The authors conclude, "Cairo gave us our blueprint for action. The examples here [the five articles] give voice to the slow but important progress of engaging men in achieving this vision of true gender equality." Keywords: International Conference on Population and Development, ICPD, Cairo Conference, men, sexual, reproductive, health, gender revolution, gender equality In 1994, delegates from 180 countries met in Cairo at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD, or the Cairo Conference). These delegates included leading advocates in the field of sexual and reproductive health nominated by their governments as well as official representatives from national-level governments. Reflecting and deliberating on the field of sexual and reproductive health, the delegates included in the Plan of Action the following statement:Special efforts should be made to emphasize men's shared responsibility and promote their active involvement in responsible parenthood, sexual and reproductive behaviour, including family planning; maternal and child health; prevention of STIs, including HIV; ... shared control and contribution to family income, chilCorrespondence concerning this article should be sent to Gary Barker, Superintendente/Chief Executive, Instituto Promundo, Rua México, 31/1502, Bloco D, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. Electronic mail: g.barker@promundo.org.br. Men's Health, Vol. 3, No. 3, Fall 2004, 147-153. © 2004 by the Men's Studies Press, LLC. All rights reserved. 147 dren's education, health and nutrition; and recognition ... of the equal value of children of both sexes. Male responsibilities in family life must be included in the education of children from the earliest ages. Special emphasis should be placed on the prevention of violence against women and children. (United Nations, 1994) While the Cairo Conference was seen as focusing on sexual and reproductive health, and much of it did, the Plan of Action was no less than a manifesto for a gender revolution: namely, men should be fully engaged in achieving gender equality in their family lives and intimate relationships. The Cairo Conference is rightly considered a fundamental moment in the growing international field of promoting men's positive involvement in sexual and reproductive health. It was, and still is, for those of us who are advocates in the field of engaging men in achieving gender equality, our rallying cry. International Journal ofWhen we consider the domain of reproductive and sexual health, women's concerns have always been at the forefront. Maternal mortality and morbidity, family planning and contraception, safe and legal abortion services, and reproductive tract infections are issues that have traditionally been associated with women. Men's...

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Beliefs concerning sexual health problems and treatment seeking among men in an Indian slum community

Cited by 24 publications

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Debilitating Itching: An Unusual Presentation of Dhat Syndrome Following Recovery from Dermatitis Artefacta

Debilitating Itching: An Unusual Presentation of Dhat Syndrome Following Recovery from Dermatitis Artefacta

Community-Based Research in India: A Case Example of International and Transdisciplinary Collaboration

Peer Advocates for Health: A Community-Based Program to Improve Reproductive Health Knowledge and Lifestyle Choices among Adolescent Males

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