Sexual function of kidney transplant recipients
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12707/RIV19009Keywords:
kidney transplantation, sexuality, nursingAbstract
Background: Sexual dysfunction in people with chronic kidney disease is progressive and worsens with the deterioration of kidney functions. Although most people recover their sexual function after kidney transplantation, many sexual problems may persist after transplantation.
Objectives: To characterize the sexual function of kidney transplant recipients and analyze their association with demographic and clinical variables.
Methodology: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted with a sample of 139 kidney transplant recipients. Data were collected using a questionnaire for sociodemographic and clinical characterization, the International Index of Erectile Function, the Female Sexual Function Index, and the Beck Depression Inventory.
Results: The prevalence rate of sexual dysfunction in kidney transplant recipients was high (> 90%), and sexual desire was the most affected domain. Sexual function was influenced by age, depressive states, and the presence of a menstrual cycle.
Conclusion: Considering the prevalence of sexual dysfunction, nurses should integrate the research findings and promote sexual health in their daily clinical practice.
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