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EPA-1652 – Sexuality and Emotional Life in People with Severe Long-term Mental Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

A.L. Montejo ,
C. Montero Fernandez ,
J. Pol Rodriguez ,
I. Esquer Terrazas ,
O. Romero del Río ,
L.C. Fernandez Martin ,
V. Dutil Muñoz ,
J.A. Alonso ,
A. Martín  and
V. Gomez Warletta
A.L. Montejo
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
C. Montero Fernandez
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
J. Pol Rodriguez
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
I. Esquer Terrazas
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
O. Romero del Río
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
L.C. Fernandez Martin
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
V. Dutil Muñoz
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
J.A. Alonso
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
A. Martín
Affiliation:
Psychiatry and Psychology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain
V. Gomez Warletta
Affiliation:
Master Sexology, University Hospital of Salamanca. IBSAL, Salamanca, Spain

Abstract

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Sexuality and emotional life are rarely focus on attention in people suffering from severe long-term mental diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Methods

53 patients and 47 matched controls were studied using a new questionnaire (SEXSAM Scale) measuring relevance of sexual and emotional relationships in patients’ daily life. A specific Psychotropic-Related Sexual Dysfunction Questionnaire (PRSexDQ-SALSEX Montejo 2001-2008), Sexual Activity Assessment Scale modified from Kinsey (Montejo 2006) and the HONOS Scale measuring bio-psychosocial functioning were also applied.

Results

Sexuality (physic and emotional) was scored as high valuable and the main motivation for sexual activity was looking for love and fondness in both groups. No differences were found in the value of more affective behaviours such as kissing, caressing, hugging or massaging. Global satisfaction in sexual and emotional life was significantly superior in control group and linked to the higher frequency of sexual relations. Many patients suffered for sexual dysfunction related to the treatment use and many of then were dissatisfied with their sexual life. Just a few numbers of patients had regular sexual intercourses. Patients describe an improvement in the self-perception of mood, appetite, sleep, anxiety level, humour sense and self-esteem when they have sexual relations. Predominant sexual activity for patients was masturbation. Prostitution use was higher in patient group. All these findings are negatively influencing personal satisfaction and quality of life.

Conclusion

Relevance of sexual and emotional life in patients is as high as in normal population. These patients are more concerned about affection and companionship than about physical pleasure.

Type
E07 - e-Poster Oral Session 07: Neurobiology, Bipolar Disorders and psychopathology
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 29 , Issue S1: Abstracts of the 22nd European Congress of Psychiatry , 2014 , pp. 1
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2014
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