Abstract
ABSTRACT Heroin use, a prevalent and disabling condition, affects sexual functioning and the sexual quality of life. While there is adequate literature on sexual dysfunction with heroin use, the literature is scarce on the emotional aspects of sex, like the perception of sexual relationship, self-esteem, and satisfaction amongst heroin users. The study assessed these parameters among treatment-naïve, sexually active, married, male patients with heroin dependence. We interviewed 63 treatment-naïve men seeking treatment for heroin dependence using Self-esteem and Relationship Questionnaire (SEAR), New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short form (NSSS-S), Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Male (SQoL-M), Index of Premature Ejaculation (IPE), and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Overall scores in SEAR, NSSS-S, SQoL-M, IIEF, and IPE were low, suggesting poor self-esteem and relationship, poor sexual quality of life and sexual satisfaction, higher premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction. Injecting drug use was associated with lower scores on confidence domain of SEAR, partner activity focused domain of NSSS-S, intercourse-satisfaction, and overall sexual quality of life. Sexual dysfunctions, poor sexual relationship, and sexual quality of life are common among men seeking treatment for heroin dependence. Treatment strategies must not lose focus on this dimension of health during the treatment process.
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