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Cognitive Function and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Training Post-Stroke Using a Digital Occupational Training System

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Published on: December 29, 2023

Post-stroke sexual functioning in first stroke patients.

Y Tamam¹, L Tamam, E Akil

¹Department of Neurology, Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey. yusuta@yahoo.com

European Journal of Neurology

|May 20, 2008

Summary

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Stroke significantly impacts sexual functioning and satisfaction in Turkish survivors, affecting frequency, lubrication, and orgasm. Addressing these sexual health needs is crucial during rehabilitation, considering cultural influences.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Sexual Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Stroke's impact on physical function is well-documented, but its effect on sexual health and quality of life remains understudied.
This study investigates sexual functioning and satisfaction in Turkish stroke survivors with mild to no disability.

Observation:

103 Turkish stroke patients with mild or no disability were assessed for sexual functioning, clinical status, and socio-demographic factors.
Neurologic status and disability were evaluated using NIH stroke, Glasgow coma, Barthel, and Rankin scales.

Findings:

A significant decline in sexual activity frequency, lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction was observed post-stroke.
Stroke affected male erection/ejaculation and female lubrication/orgasm, with significant gender differences in coital frequency.
Fear of recurrent stroke did not differ between genders.

Implications:

Stroke survivors have unmet sexual health needs that require attention during rehabilitation.
Cultural factors and biases may influence post-stroke sexual health outcomes.
Further research is needed to develop culturally sensitive interventions for sexual dysfunction after stroke.