Sexual self-perception in schizophrenic and depressive patients

Peitl, Marija Vučić; Peitl, Vjekoslav; Pavlović, Eduard

doi:10.3109/08039488.2010.545144

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“…This is consistent with a recent report by Vucic-Peitl, Peitl and Pavlovic (2011), which found that when compared to a healthy control group, people with either schizophrenia or depression scored significantly higher on sexual incompetence and significantly lower on sexual satisfaction, and that these two diagnosed groups were not significantly different from one another.…”

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confidence: 92%

Mental illness sexual stigma: Implications for health and recovery.

Wainberg¹,

Cournos²,

Wall³

et al. 2016

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

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Objective Among people in psychiatric care worldwide, the majority is sexually active, and sharply elevated rates of HIV infection compared to the general population have been shown. Recovery-oriented treatment does not routinely address sexuality. We examined the relationship between gender, severe mental illness diagnosis, and stigma experiences related to sexuality among people in psychiatric outpatient care. Method 641 sexually active adults attending eight public outpatient psychiatric clinics in Rio de Janeiro were interviewed for psychiatric diagnosis and stigma experiences. Stigma mechanisms well established in the literature but not previously examined in relation to sexuality were measured with the Mental Illness Sex Stigma Questionnaire, a 27-item interview about stigma in sexual situations and activities. Results Experiences of stigma were reported by a majority of participants for 48% of questionnaire items. Most people reported supportive attitudes toward their sexuality from providers and family members. Those with severe mental illness diagnoses showed greater stigma on Individual Discrimination and Structural Stigma mechanisms than those with non-severe mental illness diagnoses, while there was no difference on the Social Psychological Processes (internalized stigma) mechanism. Regardless of diagnosis or gender, a majority of participants devalued themselves as sexual partners. Conclusions and Implications for Practice Adults in psychiatric outpatient care frequently reported stigma experiences related to aspects of their sexual lives. From the perspectives of both HIV prevention and recovery from mental illness, examining the consequences of stigma in the sexual lives of people in psychiatric care and improving their measurement would have wide applicability.

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confidence: 92%

Mental illness sexual stigma: Implications for health and recovery.

Wainberg¹,

Cournos²,

Wall³

et al. 2016

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

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“…Several studies looked at variables that might hinder intimate relationships for individuals with a psychotic disorder. Sexual dysfunction resulting from medication side effects (even though we eliminated many studies looking at sexual dysfunction in pharmacological studies) and psychiatric symptoms, history of abuse, poor sexual self-concept and low self-esteem/confidence, attachment insecurities, limited resources (intimacy skills and financial means), and internalized stigma were all linked to romantic and/or sexual difficulties (Ben Mahmoud et al, 2013; Huguelet et al, 2015; Halouani et al, 2018; Peitl, Peitl, & Pavlović, 2011; Pillay, Lecomte, & Abdel-Baki, 2018; Sarısoy et al, 2013; Stewart, Lysaker, & Davis, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Romantic relationships, sexuality, and psychotic disorders: A systematic review of recent findings.

Cloutier¹,

Francoeur²,

Samson³

et al. 2021

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

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For individuals with a psychotic disorder, dating can present several challenges and lead many to be excluded from intimate relationships. These difficulties may stem from a number of factors, including impairments in social and sexual functioning. Although scientific interest in this topic is mounting, the last quantitative review of the literature dates back to 2003. Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to collect, evaluate, and synthesize quantitative data from studies published in the last 15 years on romantic relationships and sexuality in the context of a psychotic disorder. Methods: Articles were retrieved from PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases and were retained if they met the following inclusion criteria: (a) original research or meta-analysis, (b) complete or partial sample with a psychotic disorder diagnosis, (c) provision of quantitative data specific to the population of interest, and (d) studies focusing on romantic relationship and/or sexuality variables as correlates, predictors, mediators, or outcomes. Study quality was evaluated using PRISMA criteria. Results: 43 studies were identified, 24 of which were categorized as obstacle-related (e.g., focusing on negative aspects of intimacy, such as risky behaviors) and 19 of which were deemed neutral or recovery-oriented (e.g., focusing on positive aspects of intimacy, such as marital functioning). Conclusions and Implications for Practice: Results highlight a need for greater communication and assistance in the areas of intimacy and sexuality for persons with psychotic disorders. Better access to resources such as dating skills and couples therapy programs as well as more consumer-oriented research is needed.

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“…Other factors such as religious perspectives can affect sexual function and sexual self-concept in mentally ill patients. Religion as a social institution, including religious beliefs, ceremonies and religious activities, and a sense of belonging to a religious community plays a main role in the reconstruction and recovery in individuals with the mental illness (22, 39). Spirituality and religion compared with secular coping strategies, answer for incompetence and inadequacy in the human being.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Taking refuge in religion has a relationship with a better understanding of and compliance with the illness and drug use. Therefore, less religious patients experience more, the symptoms associated with depression (22, 39). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Various studies show that factors such as age (17), gender (19), race (14, 20) and marital status (14) can affect the different aspects of sexual self-concept. Also, sexually transmitted diseases (21), schizophrenia and depression (22) can also affect people’s sexual self-concept. The role of social factors such as mass media, parents and peers in shaping the sexual self-concept should also be considered (23).…”

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Bio-psycho-social factors affecting sexual self-concept: A systematic review

Potki¹,

Ziaei²,

Faramarzi³

et al. 2017

Electron Physician

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BackgroundNowadays, it is believed that mental and emotional aspects of sexual well-being are the important aspects of sexual health. Sexual self-concept is a major component of sexual health and the core of sexuality. It is defined as the cognitive perspective concerning the sexual aspects of ‘self’ and refers to the individual’s self-perception as a sexual creature.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the different factors affecting sexual self-concept.MethodsEnglish electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar as well as two Iranian databases including Scientific Information Database and Iranmedex were searched for English and Persian-language articles published between 1996 and 2016. Of 281 retrieved articles, 37 articles were finally included for writing this review article.ResultsFactors affecting sexual self-concept were categorized to biological, psychological and social factors. In the category of biological factors, age gender, marital status, race, disability and sexual transmitted infections are described. In the psychological category, the impact of body image, sexual abuse in childhood and mental health history are present. Lastly, in the social category, the roles of parents, peers and the media are discussed.ConclusionAs the development of sexual self-concept is influenced by multiple events in individuals’ lives, to promotion of sexual self-concept, an integrated implementation of health policies is recommended.

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Sexual self-perception in schizophrenic and depressive patients

Abstract: We can conclude that patients suffering from schizophrenia or depression differ from healthy individuals in all of the aspects of sexual self-perception.

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

Mental illness sexual stigma: Implications for health and recovery.

Mental illness sexual stigma: Implications for health and recovery.

Romantic relationships, sexuality, and psychotic disorders: A systematic review of recent findings.

Bio-psycho-social factors affecting sexual self-concept: A systematic review

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