Prevalence of Psychosexual Dysfunctions Among Hemodialysis Male Patients

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public-health problem in which most of the physical functions of the body are affected including sexual function. Apart from physical impacts due to renal failure, there are a number of psychological impacts that may also contribute to changes in sexual functioning. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of psychosexual dysfunctions experienced by hemodialysis male patients. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was conducted in the hemodialysis units at Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center. The data were collected from 100 hemodialysis male patients who corresponded to the inclusion criteria. Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) and Psychosexual Dysfunction Questionnaires were used to achieve the purpose of the study. Results: The results indicate that (94%) of the study sample complain of psychosexual dysfunctions. The most prevalent psychosexual dysfunctions are psychosexual discomfort, fatigue, low self-esteem during sex, difficulty in reaching orgasm, difficulty in maintenance erection and low sexual desire while suicidal ideation was the lowest prevalent psychosexual dysfunctions. Conclusion: The vast majority of the study sample has psychosexual dysfunctions. Application of psychiatric liaison nursing program in hemodialysis units is recommended.

Efektifitas Konseling Seksual untuk Keharmonisan Keluarga Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik Usia Produktif yang Menjalani Hemodialisis

“…Menurut El-monshed et al, (2020) gangguan psikologis yang muncul akibat hemodialisis yaitu harga diri rendah ketika berhubungan seksual, tidak puas akan fungsi seksualnya. Gejala lain yang dialami adalah hilang harapan, takut akan seks, menyalahkan diri sendiri akan kegagalan seks, dan suasana hati yang tertekan.…”