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How do LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners experience sex and sexuality after stroke?
William Kokay1, Emma Power2, Roxanna Pebdani1
1Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia.
Introduction:
Stroke survivors and their partners experience changes in sexuality after experiencing a stroke. However, there is limited research into how stroke can change the experience of sexuality among LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of sex and sexuality among LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners post-stroke.
Methods:
A qualitative phenomenological research design was used to explore the experiences of the participants. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used for the analysis of the data.
Results:
Stroke survivors (n = 18) and partners of stroke survivors (n = 5) completed interviews where they were asked about their experiences of sex and sexuality post-stroke. Four main themes were identified which explored impact on sexual functioning, changes in sexual activity and behavior, relationships post-stroke and access to the LGBTQI+ community. Stroke survivors and their partners experienced negative changes in sexuality post-stroke.
Discussion:
This study presents experiences previously not explored in existing stroke literature. The findings of the study can assist in the development of effective sexual rehabilitation interventions to help LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and their partners reclaim their sexuality post-stroke.
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