Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in China
Autor: | Weiran Li, Guanjian Li, Sen Yang, Yaochi Wang, Cong Xin |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
Předmět: |
Adult
Male China Adolescent Sexual Behavior Urology Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Pneumonia Viral Population 030232 urology & nephrology Psychological intervention Context (language use) Betacoronavirus Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Endocrinology Sexual medicine Pandemic Humans Generalizability theory education Pandemics education.field_of_study 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Outbreak Middle Aged Health Surveys Psychiatry and Mental health Sexual desire Sexual Partners Social Isolation Reproductive Medicine Practice Guidelines as Topic Female Sexual Health Coronavirus Infections Psychology Clinical psychology |
Zdroj: | The Journal of Sexual Medicine |
ISSN: | 1743-6109 1743-6095 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.04.380 |
Popis: | Background In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a pandemic. Currently, data on changes in sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak are limited. Aim The present study aimed to obtain a preliminary understanding of the changes in people's sexual behavior, as a result of the pandemic, and explore the context in which they manifest. Methods A convenience sample of 270 men and 189 women who completed an online survey consisting of 12 items plus an additional question were included in the study. Outcomes The study outcomes were obtained using a study-specific questionnaire to assess the changes in people's sexual behavior. Results While there was a wide range of individual responses, our results showed that 44% of participants reported a decrease in the number of sexual partners and about 37% of participants reported a decrease in sexual frequency. Multiple regression analysis showed that age, partner relationship, and sexual desire were closely related to sexual frequency. In addition, we found that most individuals with risky sexual experiences had a rapid reduction in risky sexual behavior. Clinical Implications The current findings contribute to identifying another potential health implication associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and report preliminary evidence of the need to provide potential interventions for the population. Strength & Limitations This study is the first to perform a preliminary exploration of sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak. The generalizability of the results is limited, given that only a small convenience sample was used. Conclusion During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, overall sexual activity, frequency, and risky behaviors declined significantly among young men and women in China. |
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