Pornography and sexual function in the post-pandemic period: a narrative review from psychological, psychiatric, and sexological perspectives

International Journal of Impotence Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 36(7), С. 706 - 714

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2024

Язык: Английский

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How the COVID-19 pandemic and the health system's response reduced HIV testing and increased late diagnoses in Mexico

AIDS, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 38(7), С. 1067 - 1072

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2024

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the disruption in HIV screening and diagnoses due coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic investigate pandemic's subsequent influence on epidemic. Design: A retrospective examination of testing confirmed time series was undertaken from 2011 2022. The analysis encompassed testing, positive tests, positivity rates, diagnosis outcomes, including new diagnoses, asymptomatic symptomatic diagnoses. Methods: We used Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models estimate COVID-19 epidemic's impact outcomes. gauged effect between January 2020 December 2022 by comparing modeled predicted results with actual Results: advent prompted a reduction 50.7% followed monthly escalation afterward, estimated at 30.2 65.1% for 2021 2022, respectively. Although reported gradually increased prepandemic levels, we gap 13 207 detections increasing more than proportionally Conclusion: Our suggest that resulted missed rise late Implementing tailored post-COVID-19 strategies accelerate timely prevention is needed avert additional burdens remain track toward achieving 2030 management goals.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on the Sexual Function of Women, Levels of Oxytocin and Prolactin: A Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(8), С. 2230 - 2230

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2024

(1) Background: There is a lack of direct evidence on whether SARS-CoV-2 affects women’s sexual function through biological-organic mechanism. Existing studies the topic are few and have produced contradictory results. This study aims to explore possible relationship between sex hormones in patients who been infected with SARS-CoV-2. Moreover, we aimed determine these changes related clinical course COVID-19 they temporary or long-lasting. (2) Methods: A was conducted 104 women, including 64 women control group 40 healthy January 2021 August 2022. Blood samples were collected measure prolactin oxytocin levels, assessment performed 3 6 months later. Sexual self-assessment captured based FSFI scale. (3) Results: Our found that severe had better satisfaction scores one month after recovery but no discernible difference six months. High levels serum observed active became similar remained stable over time. Higher significantly associated increased arousal hydration. Individuals notably low plasma oxytocin, there correlation satisfaction. (4) Conclusions: The gynecologic symptoms, as well disturbances might be short time infection. However, infection has lasting effect function, among women.

Язык: Английский

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Chemsex and Digital Relationships: Virtual Pleasure, Real Danger

Current Addiction Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Covid-19 and pelvic floor signs and symptoms: a scoping review of the literature

Archives of Physiotherapy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 8

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents a substantial global health challenge. While the disease is known to impact multiple systems, leading long-term consequences that require monitoring and rehabilitation, its effects on pelvic floor remain unclear.Methods:We conducted scoping review following Arksey O’Malley framework. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase databases up March 19, 2024, identify studies examining floor-related signs symptoms COVID-19 patients. Two reviewers independently extracted study participant characteristics, areas involved (e.g., anorectal, sexual, urogenital), using an ad-hoc data extraction form. Signs were classified as direct directly impacting floor) or indirect indirectly affecting it with potential consequences).Results: We included 104 studies, primarily (N = 40; 38.46%) focused adult populations 80; 76.92%), investigating 140 from various regions worldwide. Most 124; 88.57%) symptoms, while minority 16; 11.43%). most prevalent symptom diarrhea (n 81; 70,43%) anorectal bowel area 115). lower urinary tract (LUTS) 84.21%) urogenital 19).Conclusion: This highlights significant prevalence of both Clinicians should be aware link between dysfunction.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workplace in the Middle East and North Africa: A scoping review protocol

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(2), С. e0312037 - e0312037

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the livelihoods of working men and women worldwide. exacerbated already existing inequities, especially in sectors where predominate, such as healthcare, education, hospitality sectors. Women Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, a world outlier for low female labor force participation despite high education levels, may have been disproportionately impacted by pandemic. Understanding impact on women’s health is critical to support retain during external shocks. However, until now there relatively little research this topic MENA. Therefore, scoping review aims determine wellbeing workers low-and-middle-income countries MENA region. Methods outcome interest related occupational (COVID-19 infection workplace exposures pandemic-related stressors) mental physical among LMIC Academic databases, including APA PsycINFO, Arab World Research Source: Al-Masdar, Global Health, MEDLINE, Scopus Web Science Core Collection will be searched. study selection process involve two independent reviewers data extraction summarizing key information from included studies using predefined charting table. evidence analyzed descriptively, providing comprehensive overview identified themes patterns. Discussion It anticipated that facilitate deeper understanding findings inform data-driven policies targeted interventions not only attract workforce but also enhance their well-being.

Язык: Английский

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The Multifaceted Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Sexual Health, Function, and Behaviors: Implications for Public Health: A Scoping Review

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(5), С. 559 - 559

Опубликована: Март 5, 2025

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significant impact on sexual health and human behavior, revealing widespread decline in function behaviors. To summarize these findings highlight their importance for public health, this article discusses the changes observed behavior during pandemic, as well potential explanations trends. This study followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines, using keyword search commands: "sexual function" AND ("SARS-CoV-2" OR "COVID-19" coronavirus) behavior*" Scopus PubMed databases. was conducted 10 March 2024, including articles published from January 2019 to 2024. Inclusion criteria required studies focusing health/function excluding non-English non-adult populations. Studies were screened based relevance, methodological rigor, sample size, with data extraction behavior/function metrics. Results synthesized identify trends propose explanatory models. While some individuals experienced reductions desire activities, others reported increases, indicating varied individual responses stressors such pandemic. Two hypotheses are presented explain changes: terror management theory dual control model of response. critical role addressing well-being needs crisis is discussed, emphasizing providing clear information, ensuring access remote services, reducing stigma. need integrate into global response future crises highlighted ensure comprehensive approach well-being. review shows multifaceted social distancing people's behaviors, underscoring considering an integral part emergency planning response, promote physical mental population

Язык: Английский

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Change of sexual behavior among men who have sex with men before, during and after COVID-19 pandemic in China: a cross-sectional study

BMC Infectious Diseases, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2023

Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 epidemic control and prevention strategies affected people’s sexual activities behaviors. Little was known about long-term effects of on behaviors among men who have sex with (MSM). This study aimed to examine changes in risky MSM before after the local epidemic. Methods An online survey conducted nationwide from June 1 10, 2022. aged 16 years above, residing China were recruited through convenience sampling. A generalized estimating equation model modified Poisson regression used analyze multiple partners, unprotected sex, mobility for activity, recreational substance use Results Compared pre-pandemic (36.5%), prevalence partners (11.5%) significantly decreased during then increased (25.2%) but remained lower than pre-pandemic, as did (31.1%, 19.4%, 26.1%), activity (7.5%, 2.8%, 4.1%) (47.7%, 27.2%, 39.5%). higher declines existed living without a regular partner (44% decrease 46% use), bachelor’s degree above (70% 39% 67% 44% incomes partners), self-identified gay or bisexual/unsure (38-71%), HIV infection (49-83% respectively these four indicators). After epidemic, indicators compared correspondingly. And (8% 13% (33% (55% activity), (51% (32%, 68%, 24% use). Conclusions Risky reduced considerably seemed rebounded outbreak wouldn’t return levels. More attention should be paid vulnerable people socio-economic status, HIV-positive, minorities sustained prevention.

Язык: Английский

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Sexual and reproductive health in Britain during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional population survey (Natsal-COVID-Wave 2) and national surveillance data

Sexually Transmitted Infections, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 99(6), С. 386 - 397

Опубликована: Март 27, 2023

Objectives To assess sexual behaviour, and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, after 1 year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Britain. Methods 6658 participants aged 18–59 resident Britain completed a cross-sectional web-panel survey (Natsal-COVID-Wave 2, March-April 2021), first lockdown. Natsal-COVID-2 follows Natsal-COVID-Wave (July-August 2020) which captured impacts initial months. Quota-based sampling weighting resulted quasi-representative population sample. Data were contextualised with reference to most recent probability sample data (Natsal-3; collected 2010–12; 15 162 16–74) national surveillance on recorded sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, conceptions, abortions England/Wales (2010–2020). The main outcomes were: behaviour; SRH service use; pregnancy, abortion fertility management; dissatisfaction, distress difficulties. Results In from lockdown, over two-thirds reported one or more partners (women 71.8%; men 69.9%), while fewer than 20.0% new partner 10.4%; 16.8%). Median occasions sex per month was two. Compared 2010–12 (Natsal-3), we found less risk behaviour (lower reporting multiple partners, condomless partners), including among younger those same-sex behaviour. One 10 women pregnancy; pregnancies likely be scored as unplanned. 19.3% 22.8% distressed worried about their life, significantly 2010–12. trends 2010 2019, lower expected use STI-related services HIV levels chlamydia conceptions abortions. Conclusions Our findings are consistent significant changes SRH, uptake following lockdown These foundational recovery policy planning.

Язык: Английский

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Sexual and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Exploring the Role of Meaning-Centered Coping

Sexuality Research and Social Policy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(3), С. 1086 - 1099

Опубликована: Май 9, 2024

Abstract Introduction The acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted sexual function and mental health healthcare workers worldwide. However, extent to which health, including its relational dimension, was affected among different services protective coping strategies employed at that time is currently unclear. present study aimed investigate these two issues, exploring for first role meaning-centered on health. Method sample consisted 109 divided into groups: a high-exposure group (Intensive Care Unit service, 63 participants) low-exposure (gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics services, 46 participants). One year after onset pandemic, participants completed an online survey comprised sociodemographic exposure variables, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form, Meaning-Centered Coping Scale. Results (1) High-exposure reported more anxiety depressive symptoms, (2) anxiety, depression stress were associated with decreased (3) higher decrease in their (4) levels coping, (5) predicted both groups. Policy Implications Various pose distinct risks regarding detrimental effects collective crises therefore they should be differently treated. promotion sensible policy improve preparedness contexts, especially vulnerable subpopulations.

Язык: Английский

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