Sexual Satisfaction in Dementia: Perspectives of Patients and Spouses
Sexual Satisfaction in Dementia: Perspectives of Patients and Spouses
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DOI：
10.1007/s11195-010-9165-5
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发表时间：
2010-09-01
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Laks, Jerson
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作者：
Dourado, Marcia;Finamore, Claudia;Laks, Jerson
Sexual activity in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a controversial issue. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of sexual activity and satisfaction between patients and their spouses. We studied patients diagnosed with possible or probable AD (n = 36) and their spouses. Both patients and spouses reported sexual dissatisfaction. Common causes of sexual dissatisfaction included erectile dysfunction and lack of female sexual desire. There was a positive relationship between sexual satisfaction and caregiver burden. Men associated sexual dissatisfaction with sadness, and women reported feelings of lack of intimacy and increased anxiety.
