Sexual and reproductive health problems among women with mental illness attending tertiary care psychiatric outpatient clinic in India: A cross-sectional study
Sundaram Vijayalakshmi,
Kaipangala Rajagopal,
Radhakrishnan Govindan
et al.
Abstract:Objectives:
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a vital concern among women with mental illness (WMI) due to the increased risk for unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and poor obstetric outcomes. Objective of the study was to explore the current use of family planning (FP) methods, symptoms of STIs and sexual dysfunction among WMI.
Materials and Methods:
This descriptive study involved 404 WMI of reproductive age (18-49 years) attending tertiary care psychiatric outpatient clini… Show more
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