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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Sexual health issues are prevalent in society.
  • Medical professionals often exhibit reluctance in addressing sexual health concerns.
  • This study investigates the attitudes of medical practitioners toward sexual health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the attitudes of medical practitioners regarding sexual health issues.
  • To identify barriers faced by medical professionals in addressing patient sexual health.
  • To evaluate the current state of sexual medicine training among doctors.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous, self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted.
  • One hundred medical practitioners from Kerala participated.
  • Data collected included practice area, sexual medicine training, and perceptions of patient sexual health.

Main Results:

  • Only 18% of respondents reported any sexual medicine training.
  • Most practitioners believe sexual problems are common, yet few patients seek help (approx. 4%).
  • Key barriers identified include patient anxiety, lack of privacy, limited time, and insufficient training for doctors.

Conclusions:

  • Sexual health issues are common, but significant gaps exist in medical professionals' training in Kerala.
  • Inadequate training is a primary obstacle to managing sexual problems effectively.
  • Enhanced sexual medicine training for both students and practitioners is crucial for improving sexual health management.