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Piegza M, Smolarczyk J, Piegza J. Sexual and Cardiovascular health.Factors Influencing on the Quality of Sexual Life of Coronary Heart Disease Patients - a Narrative Review. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2025; 21:51-60. [PMID: 39931042 PMCID: PMC11807849 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s484566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2025] [Indexed: 02/13/2025] Open
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Regular sexual activity is comparable to moderate exercise and may be safe for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). According to the recommendations of the Princeton III Conference (P3), people with a low risk of adverse cardiac events can undertake sexual activity safely, while other patients must first stabilise their cardiovascular status. Exercise testing is recommended to assess the safety of sexual activity in people with questionable or uncertain cardiac risk (P3). Patients after successful and uncomplicated treatment of myocardial infarction (MI) can return to sexual activity after 3 weeks if the stress test is negative. The 4th Princeton Conference (P4) recommends the use of the 2019 regimen developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) to assess the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in men with ED (ACC/AHA ASCVD 2019). Sexual health education plays an important role in the successful return to safe sexual activity, which should include post-MI patients and their relatives. The responsibility for counselling lies with cardiologists, general practitioner (GP) and nursing staff. Sexual rehabilitation should be an integral part of cardiac rehabilitation, and lifestyle modification and optimal treatment of underlying medical conditions are key to maintaining psychophysical well-being and a successful sex life.
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- Magdalena Piegza
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Tarnowskie Gory, Poland
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- Department of Psychoprophylaxis, Medical University of Silesia, Tarnowskie Góry, Poland
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- Third Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Silesian Center for Heart Diseases, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland
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Martynowicz H, Poreba R, Wieczorek T, Domagala Z, Skomro R, Wojakowska A, Winiewska S, Macek P, Mazur G, Gac P. Sleep Architecture and Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Erectile Dysfunction. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1541. [PMID: 37511916 PMCID: PMC10381524 DOI: 10.3390/life13071541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea is considered a risk factor for erectile dysfunction. The aim of this study was to determine sleep architecture and assess daytime sleepiness in patients with erectile dysfunction. The study group included 280 patients. The 107 enrolled patients had reported erectile dysfunction. The control group consisted of 173 patients who had no history of erectile dysfunction. The Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) was used to measure the subjects' level of daytime sleepiness. All patients underwent a standardized overnight, single-night polysomnography in sleep laboratory. In the erectile dysfunction group, we observed increased ESS total score and N1 sleep phase duration. Mean and minimal oxygen saturation and mean oxygen desaturation were decreased in comparison to the control group. In summary, subjects with erectile dysfunction have altered sleep architecture, oxygen saturation parameters and increased daytime sleepiness.
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- Helena Martynowicz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Pasteura 10, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Wroclaw Medical University, Chałubińskiego 6a, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Respiratory Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Environmental Health and Occupational Medicine, Department of Population Health, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 7, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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Mangolian Shahrbabaki P, Mehdipour-Rabori R, Gazestani T, Forouzi MA. Iranian nurses' perspective of barriers to sexual counseling for patients with myocardial infarction. BMC Nurs 2021; 20:196. [PMID: 34641868 PMCID: PMC8513282 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-021-00697-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Sexual counseling is an essential part of cardiac rehabilitation. This study aimed to investigate Iranian nurses’ perceptions of barriers to sexual counseling for patients with myocardial infarction. Methods This cross-sectional study included 169 nurses who worked in CCUs, Post CCUs, and cardiac surgery wards of teaching hospitals in southeastern Iran. The barriers to providing sexual counseling inventory was used to assess sexual counseling barriers for patients with myocardial infarction. SPSS 19 was used to analyze the data. The significance level was 0.05. This study lasted from November 2019 to March 2020. Results The results showed that the highest mean scores for patient-related barriers were related to the patient’s religion and belief (2.83 ± 0.52) and embarrassment (2.82 ± 0.52 %). The highest scores for nurse-related barriers were related to nurse’s discomfort in discussing sexual issues (2.67 ± 0.62), a lack of experience in sexual counseling (2.62 ± 0.65), and sexual hesitation in advising patients (2.57 ± 0.7). The highest mean scores for organizational barriers were a lack of managerial attention and support for counseling (2.67 ± 0.66) and a lack of proper supervision system (2.62 ± 0.72). Conclusions Religion/beliefs, embarrassment and a lack of managerial attention and support for counseling were the most important barriers in the organizational, nursing and patient domains. Since sexuality is a significant issue in most cultures and religions, particularly in Islamic countries, health care professionals should work to change the attitudes of patients towards sexuality through sexual health education and counseling to meet patients’ needs and improve their sexual health.
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- Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki
- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Critical Care Nursing, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Nursing Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Medical- Surgical Nursing, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- RN and MS of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Seyed Shohada Hospital, Kerman, Iran
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- Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Medical- Surgical Nursing, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. .,Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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Gerbild H, Areskoug-Josefsson K, Larsen CM, Laursen BS. Acceptability of Health Professionals' Address of Sexuality and Erectile Dysfunction - A Qualitative Interview Study with Men in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Sex Med 2021; 9:100369. [PMID: 34087535 PMCID: PMC8240334 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In the developing phase of the complex health intervention: Physical Activity to reduce Vascular Erectile Dysfunction (PAVED), it is crucial to explore whether men can accept the communicative component regarding information that regular aerobe Physical Activity can reduce Erectile Dysfunction (i-PAVED). This information is provided by health professionals (HPs) in cardiac rehabilitation, where sexuality issues such as erectile dysfunction (ED) are otherwise rarely addressed. AIM To explore how acceptance of cardiac HPs' address of sexuality, ED, and i-PAVED can be identified in men's narratives. METHODS In this descriptive qualitative study, we conducted semi-structured individual interviews with 20 men (range 48-78 years of age) attending municipal cardiac secondary prevention and rehabilitation programmes on their acceptance of HPs' address of sexuality, ED, and i-PAVED. The Theoretical Framework of Acceptability components (affective attitude, burden, ethicality, intervention coherence, perceived effectiveness, opportunity costs and self-efficacy) and three temporal perspectives (retrospective, concurrent and prospective) were used in the concept-driven first step of a content analysis, which was followed by a thematically data-driven second step. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Men anticipated and experiential acceptance was identified in six out of seven components of Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. RESULTS Men acceptance was identified as "expression of interest," "addressing sexuality," "attitudes and values," "understandable and meaningful," "insights" and "motivation," whereas no narratives were identified in relation to the component of opportunity costs. CONCLUSION As an aspect of the development of the complex cardiovascular health care intervention PAVED, this qualitative study showed that men attending cardiac secondary prevention and rehabilitation seemed to prospectively accept the communicative component of PAVED being HPs' address of sexuality, ED, and i-PAVED, if the HPs are professional, educated and competent in the field of sexual health. Gerbild H, Areskoug-Josefsson K, Larsen CM, et al. Acceptability of Health Professionals' Address of Sexuality and Erectile Dysfunction - A Qualitative Interview Study with Men in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Sex Med 2021;9:100369.
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- Helle Gerbild
- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Center for Sexology Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Faculty of Health Science, VID Specialized University, Sandnes, Norway; School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden; Department for Behavioural Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Odense, Denmark; Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics; University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Center for Sexology Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; Clinical Nursing Research Unit, Aalborg University hospital, Denmark
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Dávolos I, González Naya E, Marini Marcilla M. Sexual Activity After Myocardial Revascularization Surgery. Curr Probl Cardiol 2020; 46:100678. [PMID: 32861464 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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After a cardiovascular event, patients and their families often face numerous changes in their lives. Poorly addressing physical and psychological challenges can lead to an impaired quality of life. Sexuality is an important quality of life aspect to many patients and couples who can be negatively affected by a cardiovascular event. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. Time to resume sexual activity after myocardial revascularization surgery is a gap in cardiologic practice. We know from literature that coronary patients have decreased sexual activity. There are barriers from the medical environment such as lack of knowledge, confidence and training, and many others that arise from the patient's perspective, which do not allow generating a space to address sexual problems. This review aims to familiarize and update cardiologists, providing knowledge and resources to face the impact of myocardial revascularization surgery on the quality of sexual life, promoting multidisciplinary management among doctors and other health professionals.
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- Ignacio Dávolos
- Cardiologist, MTSAC. Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín and Sanatorio Juncal, Exercise Cardiology Council of the Argentine Society of Cardiology; Corresponding author: Ignacio Dávolos, Cardiology Division at Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Cardiologist, Specialist in Sports Medicine. Head of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at IADT; Exercise Cardiology Council of the Argentine Society of Cardiology
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- Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Sexologist. Obstetrics Coordinator at Sanatorio de la Trinidad Palermo. Collaborator in the Sexology and Sexual Medicine Area, Urology Division, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital, Member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Buenos Aires and of the Argentine Society of Human Sexuality
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Dávolos I, González Naya E, Marini Marcilla M. Sexual Activity After Myocardial Revascularization Surgery. Curr Probl Cardiol 2020; 46:100660. [PMID: 32829934 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2020.100660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
After a cardiovascular event, patients and their families often face numerous changes in their lives. Poorly addressing physical and psychological challenges can lead to an impaired quality of life. Sexuality is an aspect of quality of life that is important to many patients and couples who can be negatively affected by a cardiovascular event. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. The timing of return to sexual activity after myocardial revascularization surgery is a gap in cardiology practice. We know from the literature that coronary patients have a decrease in sexual activity. There are barriers from the medical environment such as lack of knowledge, confidence, and training, and many others that arise from the patient's perspective, which do not allow generating a space to address sexual problems. This review aims to familiarize and update the cardiologist, bringing knowledge and resources closer to the impact of myocardial revascularization surgery on the quality of sexual life of patients, always encouraging multidisciplinary management among doctors and other professionals in health.
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- Ignacio Dávolos
- Cardiologist, MTSAC. Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Exercise Cardiology Council, Epidemiology and Cardiovascular Prevention Council of the Argentine Society of Cardiology; Cardiologist, Specialist in Sports Medicine. Head of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation at IADT, Exercise Cardiology Council of the Argentine Society of Cardiology; Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Sexologist. Obstetrics Coordinator at Sanatorio de la Trinidad Palermo. Collaborator in the Sexology and Sexual Medicine Area, Urology Division, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital. Member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Buenos Aires and of the Argentine Society of Human Sexuality.
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- Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Sexologist. Obstetrics Coordinator at Sanatorio de la Trinidad Palermo. Collaborator in the Sexology and Sexual Medicine Area, Urology Division, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital. Member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Buenos Aires and of the Argentine Society of Human Sexuality
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- Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Sexologist. Obstetrics Coordinator at Sanatorio de la Trinidad Palermo. Collaborator in the Sexology and Sexual Medicine Area, Urology Division, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital. Member of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Buenos Aires and of the Argentine Society of Human Sexuality
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Rusiecki L, Zdrojowy R, Gebala J, Rabijewski M, Sobieszczańska M, Smoliński R, Pilecki W, Dziubek W, Janocha A, Womperski M, Kałka D. Sexual health in Polish elderly men with coronary artery disease: importance, expectations, and reality. Asian J Androl 2020; 22:526-531. [PMID: 31929194 PMCID: PMC7523618 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_131_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Deterioration in overall health, hormonal disturbances, and erectile dysfunction (ED) contributes to limitations in sexual activity in the elderly, which is further limited by incorrect beliefs about the hazards of sexual activity in cardiac patients. We aimed to analyze the occurrence of ED in elderly men, their perception of the relevance of good sexual function, and their expectations of physicians. A cross-sectional study encompassed 731 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) subjected to cardiac rehabilitation. Demographic data and data on modifiable risk factors and patient expectations were collected. ED was assessed using the IIEF-5 questionnaire. Relationships among the risk factors for ED, occurrence of ED, and patient expectations, as well as the changes in the indicators between 2012 and 2016, were analyzed. The mean age of men was 70.7 ± 5.1 years. The prevalence of ED was 93.0%. The IIEF-5 score was significantly associated with age, tobacco smoking, exercise tolerance, time to diagnosis of CAD, and treatment with calcium channel blockers and diuretics. Patients declared that sexual activity was overall important (47.9%) or very important (25.6%). Three hundred and sixty (49.3%) patients expected their physician to show interest in their sexual health, but the topic was addressed in only 12.5%. Over the past few years, we have observed an increase in the awareness and importance of sexual health as well as a significant increase in patients' expectations of physicians to show interest in their sexual health. Patients' expectations of discussing and receiving treatment for ED remain an unmet medical need.
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- Lesław Rusiecki
- Cardiosexology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław 50-368, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Urology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw 50-556, Poland
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- Cardiosexology Students' Scientific Club, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław 50-368, Poland
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- Department of Reproductive Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw 01-004, Poland
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- Consultant Sexologist, Clinical Hospital Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław 50-556, Poland
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- Cardiosexology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław 50-368, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw 51-612, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw 50-368, Poland
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- Cardiosexology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław 50-368, Poland.,Centre for Men's Health, Wroclaw 53-151, Poland
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Rusiecki L, Zdrojowy R, Gebala J, Sobieszczańska M, Smoliński R, Pilecki W, Piestrak P, Janocha A, Kawałko W, Womperski M, Kałka D. The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on the Presence and Degree of Erectile Dysfunction in Men With Coronary Artery Disease—A Cross-Sectional Study. Am J Mens Health 2019. [PMCID: PMC6872924 DOI: 10.1177/1557988319834378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Impairment of social functioning and low economic status may lead to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients with clinically significant CVD. A total of 808 male patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) were recruited. Socioeconomic and demographic data as well as occupational data and the presence of modifiable risk factors were collected. Erection quality was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function 5 (IIEF-5), while physical activity was evaluated using a modified Framingham questionnaire. Relationships among the presence of socioeconomic factors (marital status, education, income, occupational status, nature of work conducted, and demographic data), intensity of ED, and time from diagnosis of IHD were assessed. ED was diagnosed in 618 men (76.49% overall; severe in 23.14%, moderate to severe in 13.11%, moderate in 32.20%, mild in 31.55%). Patients with ED were older (61 ± 8.6 vs. 53 ± 9.1 years; p < .0001), were less active (6.97 ± 2.18 vs. 8.31 ± 2.34 Metabolic Equivalent [METs]; p < .0001), and had more modifiable risk factors (3.4 ± 1.1 vs. 3.2 ± 1.0; p < .0300). Higher education was associated with a lower probability of the occurrence of ED (OR = 0.7546; 95% CI [0.6221, 0.9153]). In patients with newly diagnosed IHD, SES correlated significantly with the presence of ED (p = .009). Education in patients suffering from CVD has a significant relationship with both the occurrence and degree of ED. Economic status was significantly linked to the presence and degree of ED only in patients with IHD diagnosed less than 2 months before entering the study.
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- Lesław Rusiecki
- Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Urology, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- Cardiosexology Students’ Scientific Club, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Track and Field, University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
- Centre for Men’s Health in Wroclaw, Poland
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Kałka D, Zdrojowy R, Womperski K, Gebala J, Smoliński R, Dulanowska A, Stolarczyk K, Dulanowski J, Pilecki W, Rusiecki L. Should information about sexual health be included in education directed toward men with cardiovascular diseases? Aging Male 2018; 21:243-250. [PMID: 29463161 DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2018.1439911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Modifiable risk factors contribute to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and erectile dysfunction (ED). We aimed to compare the knowledge about the contribution of modifiable risk factors to the pathogenesis of CVD and ED. The impact of patients' having modifiable risk factors on the awareness of their negative influence on the development of CVD and ED was examined. METHODS To this multicenter cohort study, we included 417 patients with CHD who had been hospitalized in the cardiology or cardiac surgery department during the previous six weeks and underwent cardiac rehabilitation in one of the five centers. Knowledge about modifiable risk factors was collected. ED was assessed by an abridged IIEF-5 questionnaire. Comparisons between groups were conducted using the Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis test. Relationships were analyzed with Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. RESULTS The mean number of correctly identified risk factors for CVD was significantly higher than those for ED (3.71 ± 1.87 vs. 2.00 ± 1.94; p < .0001). Smoking was the most recognized risk factor both for CVD and ED. Dyslipidemia was least frequently identified as a risk factor for CVD. Sedentary lifestyle was the only risk factor whose incidence did not affect the level of patient knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Cardiac patients with ED know more about risk factors for CVD than ED. It is necessary to include information about the negative impact of modifiable risk factors on sexual health into education programs promoting healthy lifestyles in men with cardiovascular diseases.
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- Dariusz Kałka
- a Cardiosexology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
- b Centre for Men's Health in Wroclaw , Wroclaw , Poland
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- c Department and Clinic of Urology , Wroclaw Medical University , Wroclaw , Poland
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- d Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation , Hospital of the Ministry of Interior , Głucholazy , Poland
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- e Cardiosexology Students' Scientific Club , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- e Cardiosexology Students' Scientific Club , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- e Cardiosexology Students' Scientific Club , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- e Cardiosexology Students' Scientific Club , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- a Cardiosexology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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- a Cardiosexology Unit, Department of Pathophysiology , Wrocław Medical University , Wrocław , Poland
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Wang P, Ai J, Davidson PM, Slater T, Du R, Chen C. Nurses' attitudes, beliefs and practices on sexuality for cardiovascular care: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2018; 28:980-986. [PMID: 30338867 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe nurses' attitudes, beliefs, and practices regarding sexuality care for patients with cardiovascular disease. BACKGROUND Limited sexual activity is common among patients with cardiovascular disease, yet assessment of sexuality and counselling is frequently not undertaken by nurses. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS This study recruited 268 cardiac nurses from seven tertiary hospitals in five cities of Henan province. The Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Survey, along with investigator-developed questions regarding practices and perceived barriers, was administered to the nurses. The STROBE checklist was used to ensure quality reporting during this observational study (see Supporting Information Data S1). RESULTS The average age of nurses who participated was 31.81 years (SD = 7.41). The average score of Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Survey was 47.72 (SD = 7.40), indicating moderate attitudinal barriers for nurses to discuss sexual activities with patients. Most nurses (91%) perceived that sexuality was too private to discuss with patients. Only 20% of nurses expressed that they would provide time to discuss sexual concerns with patients. Eighty per cent of nurses revealed that they felt uncomfortable discussing sexuality; moreover, they believed that hospitalised patients were too sick to be engaged in these types of conversations. Additionally, almost 85% of nurses conveyed that they have never conducted discussions regarding sexuality care in patients with cardiovascular disease. The most frequently reported perceived barriers preventing nurses from discussing sexual concerns included fear of offending patients (77.2%), uncertainty of how to communicate with patients (69.4%), feelings of embarrassment (67.5%), lack of safe and private environments (61.9%) and lack of knowledge (54.9%). CONCLUSION Nurses in this cross-sectional sample rarely discussed sexual concerns with their patients. There were several key barriers identified by nurses regarding providing sexuality care, including personal attitudes and beliefs, limited skills and knowledge, culture and organizational-related barriers. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Targeted training for nurses and creating a culturally safe environment is recommended to improve management of sexuality in patients with CVD.
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- Panpan Wang
- School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Acute and Chronic Care, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Acute and Chronic Care, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Kałka D, Gebala J. Re: History of erectile dysfunction as a predictor of poor physical performance after an acute myocardial infarction. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2017; 24:1060-1061. [PMID: 28436729 DOI: 10.1177/2047487317701546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Dariusz Kałka
- 1 Cardiosexology Unit, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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- 2 Cardiosexology Students' Scientific Club, Wrocław Medical University, Poland
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