ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOSEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG HEMODIALYSIS MALE PATIENTS

Abstract

Background: Sexual health is a basic human right and a fundamental part of a full healthy life. Patients with Chronic kidney disease (CKD) world-wide suffer many physical dysfunctions including sexual activity. Therefore, this study aims to assess the psychosexual dysfunctions experienced by hemodialysis male patients and their coping strategies. Methods: A descriptive research design is conducted in the hemodialysis units at Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University. The data were collected from 100 hemodialysis male patients. The study Tools included the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), the Psychosexual Dysfunction Questionnaire and the Brief Cope Scale (BCS). Results: Obtained results revealed that most of the study of sample (94%) complained of many psychosexual dysfunctions while only 6% expressed no significant psychosexual dysfunctions. The studied patients used problem focused coping by 76% with total mean of (18.36) out of a possible score of (24). On the other hand, the studied patients used emotional focused coping by 57% with total mean of (50.24) out of a possible score of (88). Conclusion: The vast majority of the study sample does suffer multiple psychosexual dysfunctions. Both physical and psychological distress increase CKD male patients' psychosexual dysfunctions and indicate the necessity of introducing psychiatric liaison nursing programs to enhance their coping strategies in the hemodialysis care units.