Sexual health during covid-19: a scoping review

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dc.contributor.authorToldam, Nana Ernst
dc.contributor.authorGraugaard, Christian
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, Rikke
dc.contributor.authorThomsen, Louise
dc.contributor.authorDreier, Sabine
dc.contributor.authorJannini, Emmanuele A.
dc.contributor.authorGiraldi, Annamaria
dc.date.accessioned2022-11-28T19:04:47Z
dc.date.available2022-11-28T19:04:47Z
dc.date.issued2022-06-30
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted profoundly on the wellbeing and social interactions of the world population, and all dimensions of sexual health were potentially affected by globally implemented preventive measures. Objectives: The scoping review aimed to compile existing research investigating possible effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on adult sexual health, that is, sexual behavior, functioning, and satisfaction. Further, studies on the interplay between mental health and sexual well-being during the pandemic were reviewed. Methods: The review was conducted in accordance with guidelines established by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist. On October 11–12, 2021, PubMed, Embase, PsycInfo, Cinahl, Cochrane, Sociological Abstracts and Scopus were systematically searched for relevant peer-reviewed papers employing quantitative methodology. Additionally, unpublished (“grey”) research studies on the subject were retrieved. The screening, data extraction, and analysis of evidence were conducted by 4 independent reviewers using an iterative approach. Results: Based on 107 studies included, the scoping review showed that the pandemic had had a wide impact on all dimensions of sexual health. Except for solo sex activities, mainly negative COVID-19 implications were identified, although findings were, in sum, characterized by complexity and unpredictability. Thus, sexual behavior, functioning, and satisfaction during the pandemic appeared to be mitigated by a broad range of sociodemographic and contextual factors. Finally, sexual health seemed deeply entwined with overall mental health. Conclusion: The scoping review revealed a broad range of COVID-19-related effects on sexual health, including an overall decline in partnered sex and a concurrent increase in solo sex activities. It also emphasized a need for future research to shed light on possible long-term consequences of the pandemic in various population groups and on all aspects of sexual health.en_US
dc.identifier.citationToldam, N. E., Graugaard, C., Meyer, R., Thomsen, L., Dreier, S., Jannini, E. A., & Giraldi, A. (2022). Sexual Health During COVID-19: A Scoping Review. Sexual medicine reviews, 10(4), 714–753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sxmr.2022.06.005en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2022.06.005
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14041/4160
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherSexual Medicine Reviewsen_US
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/*
dc.subjectSexual Healthen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectSexual Functionen_US
dc.subjectSexual Dysfunctionen_US
dc.subjectSexual Behavioren_US
dc.titleSexual health during covid-19: a scoping reviewen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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