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Marina Protuđer1, Aleksandra Stevanović1,2,3, Marina Letica-Crepulja1,2
1Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.
Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience significantly higher rates of sexual dysfunction (SD) compared to those without PTSD. Comorbidities and medications further exacerbate these issues in the PTSD population.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sexual Medicine
- Veterans Health
Background:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently associated with sexual dysfunction (SD).
- Understanding the specific impact of PTSD on sexual functioning in veterans is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare overall and domain-specific sexual functioning levels in veterans with and without PTSD.
- To identify factors contributing to sexual dysfunction in veterans with PTSD.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study involving 250 veterans with PTSD and 187 veterans without PTSD.
- Utilized assessments including LEC-5, PCL-5, ITQ, IIEF, PEDT, and MINI.
Main Results:
- Veterans with PTSD exhibited significantly higher levels of all types of sexual dysfunction compared to non-PTSD veterans.
- PTSD group reported higher frequencies of psychiatric and somatic comorbidities.
- Medication use in the PTSD group was noted as a potential contributor to sexual dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Sexual dysfunctions represent a significant health concern for veterans with PTSD.
- The study highlights comorbidities and medication as key factors influencing SD severity in veterans with PTSD.
- Recommendations for future research aim to improve healthcare for veterans experiencing PTSD and SD.
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