Study of socio-psychological factors associated with men’s sexual dysfunctions
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https://doi.org/10.32782/2077-6594/2025.3/05Keywords:
sexual dysfunctions of men, socio-psychological factors, managementAbstract
Purpose: to analyze the interrelation between socio-psychological factors and the sexual dysfunctions in men.Materials and methods. During 2023-2024, an analytical retrospective epidemiological medical and sociological study was conducted on a representative sample of 402 men with sexual dysfunctions and 200 men without them.Results. It was found that sexual disorders in men are associated with their complaints about frequent and constant stressful situations in life (OR=28.52; 95%CI=15.88–51.22), sleep disturbances (7.98; 1.89–33.76), dissatisfaction with their own health (10.62; 7.05–16.00) and life in general (5.77; 3.93–8.48). It has been proven that sexual dysfunction in men negatively affects their family relationships, as it is accompanied by significantly higher chances of not having a marriage or partner (1.47; 1.04–2.08), tense family relationships (3.60; 2.52–5.15) and a feeling of loneliness (8.56; 2.03–36.10). It has been found that sexual dysfunctions in men are associated with negative relationships in the workplace (1.96; 1.37–2.80) and low activity in social life: meeting with friends, family, attending public events, church, fellowships, clubs, etc (1.43; 1.01–2.02).Conclusions. In the management of sexual dysfunctions in men, screening for psychological disorders and preventive counseling and care aimed at social and psychological support should be a mandatory component.
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