Pub Date : 2024-03-28DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221947
Muhammad Zakaria
HIV is often perceived by many Rohingya individuals as a common ailment, similar to a cough or fever. Given the biological vulnerability of Rohingya women, increasing awareness programs within this population becomes crucial. Therefore, it is important to assess the current knowledge status of STIs/HIV among Rohingya individuals. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of STIs/HIV and explore the impact of media usage and communication activities among Rohingya refugee women residing in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh camps. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a camp-based cross-sectional sample survey with a structured and facilitator-administered questionnaire. The study involved 415 refugee women as respondents. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to identify factors influencing STI/HIV knowledge. The findings revealed that approximately two-thirds of Rohingya refugee women lacked accurate knowledge regarding STI/HIV-related myths and misconceptions. Regression analyses indicated that being a professional ( β = 0.14; p = .003), engaging in discussions about STI/HIV with healthcare workers ( β = 0.25, p < .001), visiting clinics or health facilities ( β = 0.18, p < .001), and observing banners/posters on STI/HIV ( β = 0.20, p < .001) were associated with better STI/HIV knowledge among refugee women. The utilization of communication activities by Rohingya women emerged as a stronger predictor of STI/HIV knowledge compared to socio-demographic factors and media usage-related variables. The study findings can inform the development of appropriate communication programs, campaigns, and effective communication materials aimed at preventing STIs within this vulnerable community.
许多罗兴亚人通常认为艾滋病毒是一种类似咳嗽或发烧的普通疾病。鉴于罗兴亚妇女在生理上的脆弱性，在这一人群中加强宣传计划变得至关重要。因此，评估罗兴亚人目前对性传播疾病/艾滋病毒的认知状况非常重要。本研究旨在评估居住在孟加拉国考克斯巴扎尔难民营的罗兴亚难民妇女对性传播疾病/艾滋病毒的了解程度，并探讨媒体使用和传播活动对她们的影响。本研究采用定量研究方法，以难民营为基础进行横断面抽样调查，并使用结构化、由主持人主持的问卷。共有 415 名难民妇女接受了调查。通过层次回归分析，确定了影响性传播疾病/艾滋病毒知识的因素。研究结果显示，约有三分之二的罗辛亚难民妇女缺乏对性传播疾病/艾滋病毒相关迷信和误解的准确了解。回归分析表明，专业人士（β = 0.14; p = .003）、与医护人员讨论性传播疾病/艾滋病（β = 0.25, p < .001）、访问诊所或医疗机构（β = 0.18, p < .001）以及观看有关性传播疾病/艾滋病的标语/海报（β = 0.20, p < .001）与难民妇女更好地了解性传播疾病/艾滋病有关。与社会人口因素和媒体使用相关变量相比，罗辛亚妇女利用传播活动对性传播感染/艾滋病知识的预测作用更大。研究结果可为制定适当的宣传计划、活动和有效的宣传材料提供信息，从而在这一脆弱群体中预防性传播疾病。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-06DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221932
Anu Anns Pious, Anekal C. Amaresha
Sexual function and satisfaction are 2 important components of sexual health. Both sexual function and satisfaction of women are influenced by various internal and external factors over their life cycle. This study aims to explore the factors of sexual function and satisfaction among nonworking married women in Bengaluru using a qualitative exploratory study. This is a qualitative exploratory research study that adopted an inductive thematic data analysis. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 nonworking working married women of Bengaluru. The interviews were audio recorded, and the transcribed data were analyzed with ATLAS.ti software. The results were presented thematically. It was found that somatic and personal factors such as health and appearance, pregnancy and postpregnancy issues, compatibility between couples, and spousal qualities; psychological factors such as stressors and stabilizers that related to emotional and mental health; and situational and extrinsic factors such as pressure to conceive, child-rearing, types of family, traditional beliefs and practices, societal stigma and taboo, daily schedules of couples, and ambiance and privacy were influencing the sexual function and satisfaction of women. The study could find positive and negative factors of sexual function and satisfaction. These factors need further exploration with larger studies from other cultures and groups.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-06DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221932
Anu Anns Pious, Anekal C. Amaresha
Sexual function and satisfaction are 2 important components of sexual health. Both sexual function and satisfaction of women are influenced by various internal and external factors over their life cycle. This study aims to explore the factors of sexual function and satisfaction among nonworking married women in Bengaluru using a qualitative exploratory study. This is a qualitative exploratory research study that adopted an inductive thematic data analysis. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 nonworking working married women of Bengaluru. The interviews were audio recorded, and the transcribed data were analyzed with ATLAS.ti software. The results were presented thematically. It was found that somatic and personal factors such as health and appearance, pregnancy and postpregnancy issues, compatibility between couples, and spousal qualities; psychological factors such as stressors and stabilizers that related to emotional and mental health; and situational and extrinsic factors such as pressure to conceive, child-rearing, types of family, traditional beliefs and practices, societal stigma and taboo, daily schedules of couples, and ambiance and privacy were influencing the sexual function and satisfaction of women. The study could find positive and negative factors of sexual function and satisfaction. These factors need further exploration with larger studies from other cultures and groups.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-04DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221948
Manukrishnan, Krishnamani Bhagabati
Childhood sexual harassment is, unfortunately, a common experience for many girls, and the issue’s prevalence is alarming. Studies indicate that a significant percentage of girls are victims of some form of sexual abuse before they reach adulthood. It can have profound and long-lasting effects on a victim’s life, leading to behavioral changes that can continue into adulthood, including anxiety, depression, trust issues, difficulty forming relationships, and more. The issue has significant social and cultural implications, particularly in societies that highly value modesty, virginity, and family honor. The stigma associated with being a victim of sexual abuse can prevent girls from speaking out or seeking help. Research on the long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse in adult women’s mental health is essential for understanding this issue’s prevalence and long-term effects, and developing effective interventions and prevention strategies. As such, it has chosen to investigate the long-term impact of childhood sexual harassment on adult women’s mental health.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-04DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221948
Manukrishnan, Krishnamani Bhagabati
Childhood sexual harassment is, unfortunately, a common experience for many girls, and the issue’s prevalence is alarming. Studies indicate that a significant percentage of girls are victims of some form of sexual abuse before they reach adulthood. It can have profound and long-lasting effects on a victim’s life, leading to behavioral changes that can continue into adulthood, including anxiety, depression, trust issues, difficulty forming relationships, and more. The issue has significant social and cultural implications, particularly in societies that highly value modesty, virginity, and family honor. The stigma associated with being a victim of sexual abuse can prevent girls from speaking out or seeking help. Research on the long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse in adult women’s mental health is essential for understanding this issue’s prevalence and long-term effects, and developing effective interventions and prevention strategies. As such, it has chosen to investigate the long-term impact of childhood sexual harassment on adult women’s mental health.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221937
Pawan Sharma, Omkar Dhungel, L. Saini
The gratification disorder is common in children between the ages of 3 months and 3 years. The condition is called a “disorder,” but it is a normal behavioral variant in early childhood. The common differentials for this condition are childhood epileptic seizures. The failure to recognize this case may lead to unnecessary investigations and inappropriate treatment. It improves with age, generally by reassuring the anxious parents. In this case report, we present a case of a 2-year-old female child with a history of episodic rocking of the hip and scissoring of lower limbs, and she was treated with anti-epileptics but showed no improvement. After detailed assessment and normal investigations, a diagnosis of gratification disorder was made. The parents were psycho-educated and assured. Though reluctant to accept the diagnosis, they complied with the advice of ignoring the events and distracting the child. This was a challenging case for both the clinicians to diagnose and the parents to accept the diagnosis.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221923
Gervan J Arneaud, Tom Buchanan, Chantal Gautier, T. Nadarzynski
Sexual health clinics are under increasing pressure because of the demand for sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening services. Sexual health anxiety has been associated with increased clinic attendance and repeat screening. This study aimed to investigate the level of sexual health anxiety and its correlates in adults in England and their opinions on digital sexual health services. An online cross-sectional study was conducted between May 2019 and January 2020 among internet users living in England aged 18 years and older. Participants were recruited from advertisements on social media (eg, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Reddit), and data were collected via an online Qualtrics survey. Multiple regression analyses were used to identify correlates of sexual health anxiety. One-hundred and thirty-eight participants completed the survey (mean age = 29.25, SD = 11.29; 51% male, 81% White, and 56% educated to the degree level). Average sexual health anxiety was mild ( M = 2.19, SD = .79), and the average subscale values ranged from 1.88 (SD = .92) to 2.67 (SD = 1.25). Higher sexual health anxiety was predicted by a higher frequency of obsessive-compulsive behavior and a greater risk perception of STIs. There were some overlaps between the predictors of subtypes, but further research is needed. Despite the levels of sexual health anxiety in the sample, the acceptability of digital sexual health services was high, but preferences leaned heavily toward face-to-face and in-person interaction.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221927
Nayonika Chatterjee, Kritika Rastogi
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Pub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1177/26318318231213479
J. Rema
The report illustrates the difficult management of a clinical case of a patient with compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) that presented an excessive use of geosocial networking apps (GNAs) and sex workers for sexual encounters and discusses how this interplay might manifest differently in gay men. The author presents the clinical case of a 24-year-old male with daily severe and repetitive sexual impulses that lead to a recurring pattern of sexual behavior, accompanied by high dysfunctionality. CSBD was diagnosed and treatment relied on a combination of psychopharmacology and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy while targeting excessive use of dating apps, minority stress risk factors, and sexual dysfunction. A progressive improvement in impulse control and remission of symptoms was observed. At 1-year follow-up, the patient presented recovery of functioning in social, occupational, and relational areas. This article exemplifies the need for further characterization and development of treatment guidelines for CSBD, especially in non-heterosexual persons with GNAs use and distinct sets of sociocultural stressors.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-31DOI: 10.1177/26318318231221946
Arpit Jani, Kalpesh V. Chandrani, Nisha Prajapati
Major depressive disorder (MDD) can cause sexual dysfunction (SD), and it is more frequent with antidepressant treatment. Different antidepressant agents have different effects on SD according to their group and dose, which is studied in the present research. (a) To study the prevalence and patterns of SD in male patients with MDD, both drug naïve and on antidepressant treatment. (b) To correlate the severity of depression and SD. Cross-sectional study carried out among 200 patients who attended to the psychiatry outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. Every fifth patient with MDD attending to an investigator had been enrolled for the study. Sociodemographic details and clinical variables were obtained. The diagnosis of MDD established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, criteria and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale was used to assess the severity of depression. The Arizona Sexual Experience Scale and Change in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire-14 was applied to measure SD. Statistical analysis was done using the χ2 test, unpaired t test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and analysis of variance test. Total 82 (41%) patients had SD. Amongst them, 37 (45.12%) patients had the onset of SD before and 45 (54.88%) patients had the onset of SD after treatment. There was a statistically significant correlation between the severity of depression and SD ( P = .001), SD responses of patients on the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and tricyclic antidepressant ( P = .005). Sexual pleasure shows statistical significance with severity ( P = .004) and duration of depressive illness ( P = .03). The age factor was statistically significant with SD. Sexual dysfunction had significance with the severity of depression. Sexual pleasure had significance with severity and duration of depression, and some SD domains had significance with age groups.
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