We have located links that may give you full text access.
The impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the sexual health of male healthcare professionals.
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2023 December 32
INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic negatively affected the mental and sexual health of individuals, especially healthcare professionals. In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in anxiety and sexual activity of male healthcare professionals following vaccination.
METHODOLOGY: This prospective cross-sectional and descriptive online survey was conducted between July 1, 2021 and November 1, 2021, involving a total of 170 healthcare professionals. Socio-demographic characteristics, pre- and post-vaccination anxiety and sexual activity levels of the participants were compared.
RESULTS: There was a significant increase in only the intercourse times of the participants post vaccination (p = 0.034). The Beck anxiety inventory score decreased from median: 19 (minimum (min): 16, maximum (max): 47) before vaccination to median: 17, (min: 10, max: 43) after vaccination (p < 0.001). Likewise, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) scores decreased after vaccination (median: 10, min: 5, max: 20) compared to before vaccination (median: 12, min: 5, max: 18) (p < 0.001). International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score also increased after vaccination (25.49 ± 6.50) compared to before vaccination (24.71 ± 7.10) (p < 0.001). Orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction and overall satisfaction scores also improved (p = 0.013, p < 0.001, p = 0.027, p < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Mental and sexual disorders increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to immunity, the vaccine also had positive effects on anxiety and sexual activity.
METHODOLOGY: This prospective cross-sectional and descriptive online survey was conducted between July 1, 2021 and November 1, 2021, involving a total of 170 healthcare professionals. Socio-demographic characteristics, pre- and post-vaccination anxiety and sexual activity levels of the participants were compared.
RESULTS: There was a significant increase in only the intercourse times of the participants post vaccination (p = 0.034). The Beck anxiety inventory score decreased from median: 19 (minimum (min): 16, maximum (max): 47) before vaccination to median: 17, (min: 10, max: 43) after vaccination (p < 0.001). Likewise, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) scores decreased after vaccination (median: 10, min: 5, max: 20) compared to before vaccination (median: 12, min: 5, max: 18) (p < 0.001). International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score also increased after vaccination (25.49 ± 6.50) compared to before vaccination (24.71 ± 7.10) (p < 0.001). Orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction and overall satisfaction scores also improved (p = 0.013, p < 0.001, p = 0.027, p < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Mental and sexual disorders increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to immunity, the vaccine also had positive effects on anxiety and sexual activity.
Full text links
Related Resources
Trending Papers
A Systematic Review of Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Guidelines: a Remarkable Range of Recommendations.European Thyroid Journal 2024 May 2
Consensus Statement on Vitamin D Status Assessment and Supplementation: Whys, Whens, and Hows.Endocrine Reviews 2024 April 28
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury: a review of definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention and treatment.BMC Nephrology 2024 April 23
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias: Classifications, Pathophysiology, Diagnoses and Management.International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2024 April 13
Diabetes and Renal Complications: An Overview on Pathophysiology, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Interventions.Biomedicines 2024 May 16
Joint ERS/EACTS/ESTS clinical practice guidelines on adults with spontaneous pneumothorax.European Respiratory Journal 2024 May
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app