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Predictors of sexual function among men after myocardial infarction: a pilot study

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Sexual dysfunction often persists among men post-myocardial infarction (MI). While some cross-sectional and longitudinal research has been conducted, there are still no known modifiable targets for intervention. This pilot study aimed to model hypothesized predictive factors of higher sexual function in a cohort of men post-MI. Methods: In a longitudinal study design, sexual function (Male Sexual Function Index), sexual fear (Multidimensional Sexuality Questionnaire), anxiety and depressive symptoms (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System), and utilization of coping strategies (Coping Strategy Indicator) data were collected at two weeks and three months post discharge for MI. Spearman correlations were estimated to examine associations among MSFI scores with the selected predictors at two weeks and three months. Linear regression models were conducted for sexual function while controlling for age. Results: =0.02). Conclusions: Based on these preliminary findings, utilization of coping strategies may predict increased function score over three months. However, additional studies are needed to further examine these hypothesized relationships with a larger more diverse sample. Additional studies are needed of predictors of sexual function among women post-MI.

Source: British Journal of Cardiac Nursing

DOI: 10.12968/bjca.2021.0056

Authors: Asa B Smith, Debra L Barton, Elizabeth A Jackson, Daniela Wittmann, Jacqui Smith, Matthew Davis

Institutions: Indiana University, University of Michigan, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Institute for Social Research

Language: English

Topic: Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research