Pub Date : 2024-06-11DOI: 10.1177/26318318241256455
Srikanta Banerjee, Peter Anderson, W. S. Davis
We used the 2005–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), constructed to evaluate health of adults in the United States using consolidated data from interviews and physical exams that were conducted to obtain data for this study. The analysis sample was representative of noninstitutionalized US adults aged 20–59 years. When considering sexual frequency, overall, only female participants with lower sexual frequency were at a higher risk of all-cause death in a dose-response manner with a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.70 (95% CI 1.38–2.10, p trend < .001) during the follow-up period. This relationship was not significant in males. However, when sexual frequency was categorized (<52 times/year vs. ≥52 times/year), the adjusted HR was elevated [2.97 (CI 1.20–7.32, p = .02)] among individuals who had depression and low sexual frequency, but it was close to 1.0 (1.75, CI 0.50–6.07, p = .36) among individuals who had depression and high sexual frequency after adjusting for medical (obesity) and demographic (age, gender, education, and ethnicity) risk factors, indicating a 197% increase in mortality among individuals with low sexual frequency and depression than depression alone. Sexual activity is important for overall cardiovascular health possibly due to reduction of heart rate variability and blood flow increase.
我们使用了 2005-2010 年全国健康与营养检查调查 (NHANES)，该调查是为了评估美国成年人的健康状况而构建的，使用的是为获得本研究数据而进行的访谈和体检的综合数据。分析样本代表了 20-59 岁非住院的美国成年人。在考虑性生活频率时，总体而言，只有性生活频率较低的女性参与者在随访期间全因死亡的风险较高，其危险比（HR）为 1.70 (95% CI 1.38-2.10，p 趋势 < .001)，呈剂量反应型。这种关系在男性中并不明显。然而，当对性生活频率进行分类（<52 次/年 vs. ≥52 次/年）时，抑郁症患者和性生活频率低者的调整后危险比升高 [2.97 (CI 1.20-7.32, p = .02)]，但抑郁症患者和性生活频率高者的调整后危险比接近 1.0 (1.75, CI 0.50-6.07, p = .36)。36），这表明性生活频率低且患有抑郁症的人的死亡率比单纯患有抑郁症的人高出 197%。性活动对整体心血管健康非常重要，这可能是由于降低了心率变异性和增加了血流量。
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Pub Date : 2024-06-09DOI: 10.1177/26318318241256460
Indralal W. De Silva, M. Suranga, Malith Kumarasinghe, Ranjith De Silva
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education is crucial to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people. However, in Sri Lanka, little is known about the level of access to SRH education and knowledge among unmarried youth. This study aimed to assess perceptions of SRH education at school and the level of knowledge on selected aspects of SRH among unmarried youth aged 15–24 years in Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1057 unmarried male and female youth aged 15–24 years in three selected districts of Sri Lanka. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was operationalized after receiving informed consent. Twelve focus group discussions were also conducted with the youth. A sizable proportion of youth demonstrated low access to SRH education and a low level of knowledge on pregnancy, contraception, and STIs. Although it is limited, respondents felt that the SRH education received in school is useful for their life. Friends and the Internet were identified as the primary sources of information among boys, whereas the mother was the primary source for the majority of girls. Boys demonstrated better SRH knowledge compared to girls for most of the aspects. SRH knowledge was increased among both boys and girls significantly with maturity. Results conclude that there is a significant knowledge gap on SRH among unmarried youth. Introduction of age-specific and gender-sensitive SRH education is important to address the current gap in SRH knowledge.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-09DOI: 10.1177/26318318241255801
Parth A. Soni, B. Jadhav, Rishab Verma
Virtually all aspects of the human sexual response are affected by alcohol. Chronic and persistent alcohol use has been seen to impair erectile, orgasmic and ejaculatory capacities, which leads to marked distress and interpersonal difficulty. To study the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction and to study the impact of the severity of alcohol dependence on sexual dysfunctions in male patients with alcohol dependence syndrome. A cross-sectional study was done at the outpatient Department of Psychiatry of a tertiary teaching hospital. Socio-demographic details of the patient and alcohol-related clinical variables were collected using the study proforma. The severity of alcohol dependence was assessed using the Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS). To assess the presence of sexual dysfunction, the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) was used and the type of sexual dysfunction was decided by the Sexual Dysfunction Checklist (SDC) based on ICD 10, and the data was analysed. 170 male patients with alcohol dependence, with a mean age of 35.84 years, participated in the study. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 67.06%. Loss or lack of sexual desire was the most common sexual dysfunction, followed by failure of genital response (erectile dysfunction), frequency dissatisfaction and premature ejaculation. The majority of the sample studied had one or more sexual dysfunctions. The ADS score positively correlated with the ASEX score, and this correlation was statistically significant. Alcohol use was found to be associated with sexual dysfunctions, and lack of sexual desire was the most common sexual dysfunction.
{"title":"Study of Sexual Dysfunctions in Male Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome","authors":"Parth A. Soni, B. Jadhav, Rishab Verma","doi":"10.1177/26318318241255801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318241255801","url":null,"abstract":"Virtually all aspects of the human sexual response are affected by alcohol. Chronic and persistent alcohol use has been seen to impair erectile, orgasmic and ejaculatory capacities, which leads to marked distress and interpersonal difficulty. To study the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction and to study the impact of the severity of alcohol dependence on sexual dysfunctions in male patients with alcohol dependence syndrome. A cross-sectional study was done at the outpatient Department of Psychiatry of a tertiary teaching hospital. Socio-demographic details of the patient and alcohol-related clinical variables were collected using the study proforma. The severity of alcohol dependence was assessed using the Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS). To assess the presence of sexual dysfunction, the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) was used and the type of sexual dysfunction was decided by the Sexual Dysfunction Checklist (SDC) based on ICD 10, and the data was analysed. 170 male patients with alcohol dependence, with a mean age of 35.84 years, participated in the study. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 67.06%. Loss or lack of sexual desire was the most common sexual dysfunction, followed by failure of genital response (erectile dysfunction), frequency dissatisfaction and premature ejaculation. The majority of the sample studied had one or more sexual dysfunctions. The ADS score positively correlated with the ASEX score, and this correlation was statistically significant. Alcohol use was found to be associated with sexual dysfunctions, and lack of sexual desire was the most common sexual dysfunction.","PeriodicalId":34753,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosexual Health","volume":" 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141366939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-09DOI: 10.1177/26318318241251403
G. Sidhu
More and more professionals in the field of Sexual Health are encountering problems that do not find a mention in conventional diagnostic manuals. Sexless marriages are one such problem. Its reported incidence varies from 2% to 45% in the age group 18–60 years, depending on the definition used. The figures are higher for the ages of 60 or more. The reasons for the same range from economic development and its ramifications, the monotony of sexual experience, the emergence of the smartphone, and social networking sites, to a possible role of substance use. Artificial intelligence could offer a solution to this vexed problem, although the benefits of anonymous access and a non-judgmental format could actually contribute to increasing the problem.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-09DOI: 10.1177/26318318241252707
Humaid Mahadik, Mujahid Shaikh, Mayur Muthe
The word ‘sex’ in India is taboo and is not discussed openly. Sex attitude refers to one’s attitude towards sexuality or different sexual behaviours. Poor sex knowledge causes many problems. A liberal attitude without adequate knowledge is harmful. To explore and study sexual knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and the sources of influence and to examine the relationship between sexual knowledge, attitude and behaviours in undergraduate medical students. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess sex knowledge and attitude among 506 medical undergraduate students. A Google document in the form of a structured questionnaire containing three important parts was used for the assessment: (a) demographic details of students; (b) sex knowledge and attitude questionnaire II (SKAQ II); and (c) Sexual Behaviour and Sources of Influence (SBSI) scale. Data was interpreted using mean, unpaired ‘t’ test and chi-square test. Overall, participants showed a conservative attitude towards sex. As the academic year of participants progressed, sex knowledge increased. A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between sex knowledge and attitude scores. Sexual behaviours through media and with self or others were found to be low. The Internet was found to be the major source for gathering information and was considered the most reliable source. Participants were deficient in sex knowledge and had a conservative attitude in certain areas. Females, higher education levels and urban area participants had higher sex knowledge and liberal attitudes. There are areas of sex knowledge and attitude that need improvement by proper sex education.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-09DOI: 10.1177/26318318241255777
Ankita Chattopadhyay, Nishtha Chawla, M. Sen, Suraj Verma, Ragul Ganesh, Siddharth Sarkar, A. Ambekar
Risky behaviors are common among patients with substance use disorders. Knowing the determinants of risky sexual behaviors can identify individuals who may benefit from targeted interventions. The primary aim of the study was to assess unprotected risky sexual behavior and its sociodemographic and clinical correlates in treatment-seeking opioid-dependent patients. A cross-sectional exploratory study was done on 112 married treatment-seeking opioid-dependent male patients. A semi-structured proforma consisting of sociodemographic and clinical details was used to assess sexual behavior, other risky behaviors like injecting drug use (IDU), and knowledge of and attitude toward risky sexual behavior. The mean age of the sample was 34.1 years, and that at first sexual intercourse was 18.6 years. History of unprotected risky sex (unprotected sex with a casual partner or female sex worker or person having a sexually transmitted disease or with males or having sex for rewards) was present in 30 patients (26.8% of the sample). Unprotected risky sex was found to be significantly associated with younger age at first sexual encounter ( p = .010), more sexual partners ( p < .001), greater frequency of masturbation ( p = .031), and watching pornography ( p = .028). However, it was not found to be related to other risky behaviors such as IDU ( p = .210) and sex under intoxication ( p = .149) and also did not vary between treatment-naïve and under-treatment populations ( p = .434). No significant relationship was found between knowledge and attitude about risky sexual behavior and unprotected risky sex in the present sample. Risky sexual behavior in opioid-dependent patients is a concern, as this may be an additional mode of transmission of blood-borne viruses apart from IDU. Safe sex practices need to be emphasized in this population, and efforts at behavioral changes are desirable.
{"title":"Unprotected Risky Sex Among Men with Opioid Dependence: Is More Needed to Be Done?","authors":"Ankita Chattopadhyay, Nishtha Chawla, M. Sen, Suraj Verma, Ragul Ganesh, Siddharth Sarkar, A. Ambekar","doi":"10.1177/26318318241255777","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318241255777","url":null,"abstract":"Risky behaviors are common among patients with substance use disorders. Knowing the determinants of risky sexual behaviors can identify individuals who may benefit from targeted interventions. The primary aim of the study was to assess unprotected risky sexual behavior and its sociodemographic and clinical correlates in treatment-seeking opioid-dependent patients. A cross-sectional exploratory study was done on 112 married treatment-seeking opioid-dependent male patients. A semi-structured proforma consisting of sociodemographic and clinical details was used to assess sexual behavior, other risky behaviors like injecting drug use (IDU), and knowledge of and attitude toward risky sexual behavior. The mean age of the sample was 34.1 years, and that at first sexual intercourse was 18.6 years. History of unprotected risky sex (unprotected sex with a casual partner or female sex worker or person having a sexually transmitted disease or with males or having sex for rewards) was present in 30 patients (26.8% of the sample). Unprotected risky sex was found to be significantly associated with younger age at first sexual encounter ( p = .010), more sexual partners ( p < .001), greater frequency of masturbation ( p = .031), and watching pornography ( p = .028). However, it was not found to be related to other risky behaviors such as IDU ( p = .210) and sex under intoxication ( p = .149) and also did not vary between treatment-naïve and under-treatment populations ( p = .434). No significant relationship was found between knowledge and attitude about risky sexual behavior and unprotected risky sex in the present sample. Risky sexual behavior in opioid-dependent patients is a concern, as this may be an additional mode of transmission of blood-borne viruses apart from IDU. Safe sex practices need to be emphasized in this population, and efforts at behavioral changes are desirable.","PeriodicalId":34753,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosexual Health","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141366512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Violence against females is a violation of human rights and discrimination, causing physical, sexual, psychological, and economic harm, and involves threats of coercion or arbitrary deprivation of freedom. The goal of this study was to find solutions that speak volumes about the proactive approach toward addressing and mitigating sexual harassment. This study has the potential to drive meaningful change and improve the safety and well-being of women within university settings in Afghanistan. The method used in this study was an online survey containing 19 questions. Overall, 69 students from different universities, most of them from Kabul University of Medical Sciences, participated in the survey. The study shows a high prevalence of harassment among female Afghan university students, with verbal assaults being the most common form and many witnessing only harassments. Participants generally support legal measures against harassment, but fear of identification, blame, or confusion may lead to underreporting or concealment of incidents due to factors like fear of identification or blame. The study underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy, including legal reforms, safe reporting mechanisms, supportive environments, and cultural barriers, to eradicate sexual harassment in academic settings. Sexual harassment is a global issue, particularly prevalent in Afghanistan, but lack of accurate statistics has hindered effective prevention. Surveys and research can provide reliable data, enabling universities to understand the extent of the issue and implement targeted interventions. This proactive approach helps create safer academic environments, highlighting the importance of accurate statistics in addressing sexual assault among female students.
{"title":"Sexual Harassment of Female Students in Afghanistan Universities: A Transverse Study","authors":"Hedayatullah Ehsan, Zainab Hashimi, Sulaiman Jalily, Manizha Noorandish, Tooba Halim, Roya Muhib, Swaida Mayar","doi":"10.1177/26318318241256451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318241256451","url":null,"abstract":"Violence against females is a violation of human rights and discrimination, causing physical, sexual, psychological, and economic harm, and involves threats of coercion or arbitrary deprivation of freedom. The goal of this study was to find solutions that speak volumes about the proactive approach toward addressing and mitigating sexual harassment. This study has the potential to drive meaningful change and improve the safety and well-being of women within university settings in Afghanistan. The method used in this study was an online survey containing 19 questions. Overall, 69 students from different universities, most of them from Kabul University of Medical Sciences, participated in the survey. The study shows a high prevalence of harassment among female Afghan university students, with verbal assaults being the most common form and many witnessing only harassments. Participants generally support legal measures against harassment, but fear of identification, blame, or confusion may lead to underreporting or concealment of incidents due to factors like fear of identification or blame. The study underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy, including legal reforms, safe reporting mechanisms, supportive environments, and cultural barriers, to eradicate sexual harassment in academic settings. Sexual harassment is a global issue, particularly prevalent in Afghanistan, but lack of accurate statistics has hindered effective prevention. Surveys and research can provide reliable data, enabling universities to understand the extent of the issue and implement targeted interventions. This proactive approach helps create safer academic environments, highlighting the importance of accurate statistics in addressing sexual assault among female students.","PeriodicalId":34753,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosexual Health","volume":"59 30","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141383659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-31DOI: 10.1177/26318318241233076
Yashi Ballal, Novin Aghaei, Mohammed Shafiulla Shaik, Sanjana Arora, Mahrukh Khan, Tyler Vachon
To examine the effects of radiation therapy on sexual health in cervical, breast, and prostate cancer patients. Four electronic databases (PubMed/PubMed Central, Google Scholar, Embase(Ovid), and SCOPUS) were searched, and articles published in English from January 1, 2011, through 2022 were extracted. Five reviewers independently selected primary studies that reported patient sexual health symptoms caused by cervical, breast, or prostate cancer following radiation therapy treatment. The primary outcome measures sexual health trends during or after radiation therapy through external beam radiotherapy or brachytherapy where applicable. Secondary outcomes measured predictive factors contributing to sexual health scores (age, race, and geographical location). 32 studies with a total of 5033 individuals were included in the systematic review. Overall, 19 studies reported a reduction in sexual health trends, 8 reported mixed trends, and 4 reported no significant trends in sexual health. Of the 10 breast cancer studies, 6 reported decreased sexual well-being, 2 found no trends, and 2 stated mixed trends. Among 12 prostate cancer studies, 5 reported worsening sexual health, 2 found no trends, 1 reported positive sexual functioning, and 4 found mixed trends. Among 10 cervical cancer studies, 8 reported worse sexual health, while 2 reported mixed trends. Younger breast and cervical cancer patients who received radiation therapy experienced greater body image and sexual health concerns. Evidence was insufficient to evaluate trends in geographical location or race between sexual health and radiation therapy. In this study, prostate, breast, and cervical cancer patients who received radiation therapy treatment experienced more troublesome sexual health symptoms compared to non-irradiated cancer patients. Interventions to improve sexual health should be prioritized.
{"title":"The Impact of Radiation Therapy on Sexual Health in Breast, Cervix, and Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review","authors":"Yashi Ballal, Novin Aghaei, Mohammed Shafiulla Shaik, Sanjana Arora, Mahrukh Khan, Tyler Vachon","doi":"10.1177/26318318241233076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318241233076","url":null,"abstract":"To examine the effects of radiation therapy on sexual health in cervical, breast, and prostate cancer patients. Four electronic databases (PubMed/PubMed Central, Google Scholar, Embase(Ovid), and SCOPUS) were searched, and articles published in English from January 1, 2011, through 2022 were extracted. Five reviewers independently selected primary studies that reported patient sexual health symptoms caused by cervical, breast, or prostate cancer following radiation therapy treatment. The primary outcome measures sexual health trends during or after radiation therapy through external beam radiotherapy or brachytherapy where applicable. Secondary outcomes measured predictive factors contributing to sexual health scores (age, race, and geographical location). 32 studies with a total of 5033 individuals were included in the systematic review. Overall, 19 studies reported a reduction in sexual health trends, 8 reported mixed trends, and 4 reported no significant trends in sexual health. Of the 10 breast cancer studies, 6 reported decreased sexual well-being, 2 found no trends, and 2 stated mixed trends. Among 12 prostate cancer studies, 5 reported worsening sexual health, 2 found no trends, 1 reported positive sexual functioning, and 4 found mixed trends. Among 10 cervical cancer studies, 8 reported worse sexual health, while 2 reported mixed trends. Younger breast and cervical cancer patients who received radiation therapy experienced greater body image and sexual health concerns. Evidence was insufficient to evaluate trends in geographical location or race between sexual health and radiation therapy. In this study, prostate, breast, and cervical cancer patients who received radiation therapy treatment experienced more troublesome sexual health symptoms compared to non-irradiated cancer patients. Interventions to improve sexual health should be prioritized.","PeriodicalId":34753,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosexual Health","volume":"15 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140358764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
To assess and compare the overall quality of online written information on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in English and Hindi language webpages. Also, correlates of the quality of online health information were explored. First 50 links obtained on Google search in both English and Hindi language were screened, and a total of 86 (45 English, 41 Hindi) webpages providing patient-oriented information on the treatment of ED were analysed. Content quality and reliability were assessed using the DISCERN scale and the JAMA benchmark criteria respectively. Additionally, aesthetics, interactivity, and readability were evaluated. The DISCERN score indicative of content quality was significantly higher for English webpages compared to Hindi webpages. English webpages were more likely to meet disclosure and attribution JAMA criteria for the reliability of medical information. English webpages with HONcode certification were more likely to have better content quality than those without it. However, none of the Hindi web pages analyzed were HONcode certified. English language webpages provided better overall quality of information on treatment of ED as compared to Hindi language. HONcode label might be used as a proxy indicator of better content quality for online resources informing on ED treatment by laypersons. There is a need to develop and popularize the usage of HONcode or other similar online health information quality accreditation systems for webpages in non-English languages like Hindi.
评估并比较英语和印地语网页中有关治疗勃起功能障碍（ED）的在线书面信息的整体质量。同时，探讨在线健康信息质量的相关因素。对谷歌搜索中获得的前 50 个英语和印地语链接进行了筛选，共分析了 86 个（45 个英语，41 个印地语）以患者为导向提供 ED 治疗信息的网页。内容质量和可靠性分别采用 DISCERN 量表和 JAMA 基准标准进行评估。此外，还对美学、交互性和可读性进行了评估。与印地语网页相比，英语网页的 DISCERN 分数明显高于印地语网页。英文网页更有可能符合 JAMA 关于医学信息可靠性的披露和归属标准。获得 HONcode 认证的英文网页比没有 HONcode 认证的网页内容质量更高。然而，所分析的印地语网页中没有一个获得 HONcode 认证。与印地语网页相比，英语网页提供的有关治疗 ED 的信息总体质量更高。HONcode 标签可作为一个替代指标，用于衡量非专业人士了解 ED 治疗的在线资源的内容质量。有必要为印地语等非英语网页开发和推广使用 HONcode 或其他类似的在线健康信息质量认证系统。
{"title":"Comparative Assessment of Online Written Health Information on Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction in English and Hindi Language Webpages","authors":"Rahul Mathur, Swarndeep Singh, Saurabh Kumar, Sarthak Kukreja, Pawan Sharma","doi":"10.1177/26318318241233063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318241233063","url":null,"abstract":"To assess and compare the overall quality of online written information on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in English and Hindi language webpages. Also, correlates of the quality of online health information were explored. First 50 links obtained on Google search in both English and Hindi language were screened, and a total of 86 (45 English, 41 Hindi) webpages providing patient-oriented information on the treatment of ED were analysed. Content quality and reliability were assessed using the DISCERN scale and the JAMA benchmark criteria respectively. Additionally, aesthetics, interactivity, and readability were evaluated. The DISCERN score indicative of content quality was significantly higher for English webpages compared to Hindi webpages. English webpages were more likely to meet disclosure and attribution JAMA criteria for the reliability of medical information. English webpages with HONcode certification were more likely to have better content quality than those without it. However, none of the Hindi web pages analyzed were HONcode certified. English language webpages provided better overall quality of information on treatment of ED as compared to Hindi language. HONcode label might be used as a proxy indicator of better content quality for online resources informing on ED treatment by laypersons. There is a need to develop and popularize the usage of HONcode or other similar online health information quality accreditation systems for webpages in non-English languages like Hindi.","PeriodicalId":34753,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosexual Health","volume":"9 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140359482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-29DOI: 10.1177/26318318241233069
Luca Rossi, Marco Chiapparino, Silvia Miceli
{"title":"Predisposition, Vulnerability and Web in Sex Addiction","authors":"Luca Rossi, Marco Chiapparino, Silvia Miceli","doi":"10.1177/26318318241233069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318241233069","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34753,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosexual Health","volume":"53 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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