A study on the most common sexual practices among male post-stroke patients who underwent physical therapy in De La Salle University Medical Center between 1998-1999

Date of Completion

2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Stroke, Sexual Behavior, Physical Therapy

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the most common sexual practices among male, post-stroke patients who underwent PT in DLSUMC between '98-'99. Descriptive research design was employed to secure data on 20 stroke survivors. the actual sites of study were done in their respective residences in areas of Dasmariñas, Imus, Bacoor, General Mariano Alvarez, and General Trias in Cavite. All of the respondents guide questions. Majority of the subjects belong to 60-65 age group that comprised thirty percent of the whole study population, and then followed by 50-54 age group which comprised the 25% of the total subjects. Only 8 out of 20 subjects claimed that they were still sexually active, although 90% of the respondents reported satisfaction with their current relationships. A general decline in sexual intercourse was observed from 100% prior to stroke to a 40% post-stroke with 5 out of 8 active respondents having a frequency of 1-2 occasion of sexual intercourse per month. Meanwhile , the male -on-top position and kissing were the common sexual practices. Masturbation was also considered as sexual option. Public information through dissemination of sex education materials and counseling that would benefit stroke and their partners were recommended . Training procedures for health professionals regarding sexual counseling must also be given.

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