Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia: international variation and underestimation.
Int J Neuropsychopharmacol
; 8(2): 195-201, 2005 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-15631645
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in schizophrenia patients was investigated as part of this large (n = 7655), prospective, international (27 countries) study. Based on patient reports, sexual dysfunction affected approx. 50% of patients and the prevalence of complaints varied significantly between regions (p < 0.0001). The prevalence of sexual dysfunction, as perceived by psychiatrists, also varied significantly across regions (p < 0.0001). Psychiatrists significantly underestimated the presence of impotence/sexual dysfunction (p < 0.0001) and loss of libido (p < 0.0001), compared to reports from patients. The frequency of sexual dysfunction was significantly higher in patients who had been using prolactin-elevating antipsychotics prior to study entry, compared to those who had been treated with prolactin-sparing antipsychotics (patient reports, p = 0.002; psychiatrist perception, p = 0.0004). This study has shown that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is high in both male and female patients with schizophrenia and frequently underestimated by psychiatrists. Regional variation is evident in both psychiatrist perceptions and patient reports of sexual dysfunction. Given the importance of sexual function to quality of life and treatment compliance, proactive assessment of sexual function is required to optimize schizophrenia management.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esquizofrenia
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Psicología del Esquizofrénico
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Disfunciones Sexuales Fisiológicas
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Disfunciones Sexuales Psicológicas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Neuropsychopharmacol
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSICOFARMACOLOGIA
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Austria