Evaluating family knowledge about sexual health in patients with severe mental illness: a qualitative study in Iran
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Authors
Mirsepassi, Zahra
Raisi, Firoozeh
Shahvari, Zahra
FirooziKhojastefar, Reihaneh
Yahyavi, Seyyed Taha
Issue Date
2022-03-10
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Sexual Health , Sex Education , Severe Mental Illness , Family Role , Qualitative Study
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Abstract
Introduction:
Although paying more attention to sex education in patients with severe mental illness is recommended in the literature, the role of families has not been specifically clarified.
Aim:
This study aims to explore family knowledge about sexual health in patients with severe mental illness in Iran.
Methods:
We conducted a total number of 21 interviews with 4 patients, 5 families, 7 psychiatrists, 1 general practitioner, 2 nurses, and 2 psychologists through purposive sampling. The text was analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis.
Results:
The family knowledge about patients’ sexual health is described in three subcategories: ‘informal sources for knowledge acquisition’, ‘common myths, and ‘inappropriate reaction to the patients’ needs”.
Conclusions:
Family sex education should be integrated into a comprehensive rehabilitation program to promote sexual health in patients with severe mental illness. Family members should be aware of the necessity of accurate information about patients’ sexual concerns.
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Citation
Mirsepassi, Z., Raisi, F., Shahvari, Z., FirooziKhojastefar, R., & Yahyavi, S. T. (2022). Evaluating family knowledge about sexual health in patients with severe mental illness: a qualitative study in Iran. BMC psychiatry, 22(1), 174. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-03788-4
Publisher
BMC Psychiatry