Yes we have troubles but nobody's listening: Sexual issues of women with spinal cord injury

Zwerner, Janna

doi:10.1007/bf01116415

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“…Although the percentage of sexually active women with SCI in our sample is to be found within the range published in other studies, 1,7,11,12 we have objectified that the occurrence of the injury before the age of 18 years presents a greater risk of women not having a physical relationship in adulthood. Nosek et al 15 adopt the same hypothesis as the starting point in their study, but conclude that differences do not exist according to the age at the time of the injury.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 45%

“…The majority of women in our sample classified the information they received as insufficient or nonexistent Many of the published studies on the subject with women with SCI do not address the sexual aspect of this condition, 1,6,7,12,23 which highlights the fact that those professionals who provide care and/or rehabilitation for women with these lesions are usually not involved in the important process of sexual readaptation. It is our belief that it is more difficult to adapt without help, and consequently we are in favor of a structured plan of information and integration of women with SCI in their new sexual lives.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…A noticeable drop in the average number of sexual encounters per month clearly stands out, diminishing Sexual issues in women with SCI ME Ferreiro-Velasco et al from an average of 9.9-4.2. Other authors 3,6,12 have discovered decreases in the frequency of intercourse of women with SCI in comparison to before the injury. This decrease in the frequency of sexual activity, which affected most participants in the study group, derived in some cases to the point where sexual activity came to a complete halt.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…10 Various reports have been published on the characteristics of the women's sexual activity, both before and after suffering a spinal injury. The percentages published of women who are sexually active after having suffered SCI range between 53 and 67%, 1,7,11,12 indicating a significant decrease in the frequency of sexual activity. 3,6,12 Jackson and Wadley 11 reported that the number of years postinjury and level of injury were predictive of intercourse, while extent of injury was not.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The percentages published of women who are sexually active after having suffered SCI range between 53 and 67%, 1,7,11,12 indicating a significant decrease in the frequency of sexual activity. 3,6,12 Jackson and Wadley 11 reported that the number of years postinjury and level of injury were predictive of intercourse, while extent of injury was not. Charlifue et al 6 find that those women with a complete tetraplegia have the most sporadic sexual encounters, yet without significant differences with regards to paraplegic women or those with incomplete injuries.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sexual issues in a sample of women with spinal cord injury

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Study design: Semistructured interview. Objectives: To assess the degree of participation in sexual intercourse of a sample of women with spinal cord injury (SCI) in our community, to establish to what extent their sexual lives have been affected in comparison to before the injury, and to search for those factors that may have a major influence on both aspects. Setting: Spinal Cord Injuries Unit, A Corun˜a, Spain. Participants: A total of 37 women, average age 40 years, time since onset average 10 years. Results: In all, 62% claimed regular sexual activity after the injury. The women who suffered the injury before reaching the age of 18 years run a higher risk of not having physical relationships than those who were above that age when they incurred the SCI (P ¼ 0.04, OR 4.75). We discovered a significant drop in the frequency of intercourse (P ¼ 0.003) and the ability to reach an orgasm (P ¼ 0.008), after the injury. Of these women, 69% were satisfied with their current sexual activity and 77.4% considered the information they received from their doctors on the changes the SCI would cause in their sexuality to be either insufficient or nonexistent. Conclusions: There is a noticeable decrease in the frequency of intercourse as well as a significant reduction in the capability of reaching orgasm. Despite these changes and problems that ensue during intercourse as a result, most show satisfaction with their current sexual lives. On the other hand, the occurence of the injury before the age of 18 years may imply a greater risk of not having an active sex life in adult years. We consider it is essential to provide the appropriate sexual information during the process of rehabilitation, aimed at helping women with SCI to adapt to their new situation.Spinal Cord (2005) 43, 51-55.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 45%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sexual issues in a sample of women with spinal cord injury

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Sexual education in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: Current trends and recommendations

Tepper¹

1992

Sex Disabil

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Self-concept, sexual knowledge and attitudes, and parental support in the sexual adjustment of women with early- and late-onset physical disability

DeHaan

Wallander

1988

Arch Sex Behav

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Three groups of college women were compared on the following dimensions: sexual experiences, sexual satisfaction, self-concept, sexual attitudes and knowledge, and parental support for sexual development. Groups were composed of women with late-onset physical disability, early-onset physical disability, and no disability. Measures utilized included an extension of the Sexual Interaction Inventory, the Tennessee Self-Concept Inventory, the Sexual Knowledge and Attitude Test, and questionnaires developed for this study. The early-onset group reported fewer current sexual experiences than did the nondisabled group. The early-onset group was dissatisfied with the frequency of sexual behavior to a greater degree than the nondisabled group. Also, both disabled groups believed that they could enjoy sexual experiences more than they did at present in contrast to the nondisabled group. There were no group differences for self-concept, though several aspects of self-concept contributed significantly to sexual adjustment for the disabled groups. No group differences were found for sexual knowledge and attitudes or parental support for sexual development, nor did these variables relate to sexual adjustment. Group differences in sexual adjustment are discussed in terms of functional, emotional, and social implications. Recommendations for further research include following the social development of women with late-onset conditions, comparing the social skills and cognitions of the two disabled groups, and assessing men who have established intimate relationships with disabled women.

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Yes we have troubles but nobody's listening: Sexual issues of women with spinal cord injury

Cited by 21 publications

References 9 publications

Sexual issues in a sample of women with spinal cord injury

Sexual issues in a sample of women with spinal cord injury

Sexual education in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: Current trends and recommendations

Self-concept, sexual knowledge and attitudes, and parental support in the sexual adjustment of women with early- and late-onset physical disability

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