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Factors Associated with Sexual Empowerment in People with Mental Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study
Masako Kageyama1, Momoko Kusaka2, Kayo Ichihashi3
1Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
Abstract:
Sexual empowerment is the ability to exercise self-determination in sexual relationships. This study aimed to identify factors associated with sexual empowerment among people with mental illness. We conducted an online cross-sectional study of 300 adults with mental illness. Analysis of covariance showed that knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases and contraception, knowledge of preconception care related to mental illness, self-esteem, sexual self-stigma, desire for a sexual partner, communication skills, and access to sexual or reproductive health consultants were associated with sexual empowerment.
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