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Relationship Between Ischemic Heart Disease and Sexual Satisfaction
Leila Ghanbari Afra, Mohsen Taghadosi1, Hamid Reza Gilasi
1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. taghadosi_m@kaums.ac.ir.
Global Journal of Health Science
|August 4, 2015
Summary
Patients with ischemic heart disease report similar sexual satisfaction to those without the condition. However, gender and cardiac medication use influence sexual satisfaction levels in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Sexual Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a significant global health concern.
- The impact of IHD on patients' sexual activity and satisfaction remains incompletely understood.
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between ischemic heart disease and sexual satisfaction.
- To identify factors influencing sexual satisfaction in IHD patients.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study was conducted with 150 IHD patients and 150 controls.
- Data were collected using Larson's Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Chi-square, t-test, and linear regression.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in sexual satisfaction was observed between IHD patients and controls.
- Sexual satisfaction was significantly correlated with gender (P<0.05).
- Cardiac medication use was also significantly associated with sexual satisfaction (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Ischemic heart disease does not appear to significantly alter overall sexual satisfaction levels.
- Male gender and non-use of cardiac medications are linked to higher sexual satisfaction.
- Healthcare providers, particularly nurses, should address sexual health concerns in IHD patient education.
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