Sexual Life in Men After Stroke Purpose : The purpose of this study was toinvestigate sexual life in men after stroke Methods: The subjects were 60 post-stroke patients who visited a convalescent center for disabled people in Seoul, Korea. The subject...
Sexual Life in Men After Stroke Purpose : The purpose of this study was toinvestigate sexual life in men after stroke Methods: The subjects were 60 post-stroke patients who visited a convalescent center for disabled people in Seoul, Korea. The subjects were discharged from the hospital and received physical therapy. Six items of sexual life after stroke. Results : The most common sexual changes identified after stroke included decline in satisfaction, libido, coital frequency, satisfaction, and ability to perform sexual activities. Only 20.0% of the subjects reported that they discussed sexual life with health professionals. Conclusion : The change in sexual life was perceived as negative effects on their attitude toward sexually. Some attitudes or improper beliefs that could negatively influence sexual readjustment after stroke may be corrected through adequate counseling. Nurses should present not only acuate information regarding sexual concern but also they can provide health education and sexual counselling in their practice.