Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Stroke can lead to a variety of consequences, the severity and nature of which are contingent upon the affected brain region or lesion type. These consequences manifest with distinct clinical presentations and recovery trajectories. This study aims to in...
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| author | Irene del Mar Robledo-Resina Carlos Romero-Morales Patricia Martín-Casas Jorge Hugo Villafañe Vanesa Abuín-Porras |
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives</i>: Stroke can lead to a variety of consequences, the severity and nature of which are contingent upon the affected brain region or lesion type. These consequences manifest with distinct clinical presentations and recovery trajectories. This study aims to investigate the potential correlation between feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability among stroke survivors. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Thirty-eight women (stroke group <i>n</i> = 19 and control group <i>n</i> = 19) were recruited. A cross-sectional observational study was designed. Outcome measures were recorded using the Feminine Sexual Function Index, the National Institute of Health Stroke Score, the Newcastle Stroke-specific Quality of Life Measure Beck Depression Index, the Barthel Index, the Urge-urinary Distress Inventory, and the Trunk Impairment Scale. Spearman’s correlation was tested between different factors influencing feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability. <i>Results</i>: Statistically significant differences were found in sexual function between the stroke group versus the control group (Z = 88; <i>p</i> = 0.007; rb = 0.51). The correlation showed a relationship between feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability (<i>p</i> < 0.05). A relationship between quality of life and sexual dysfunction was also found (<i>p</i> < 0.05). There were no statistically significant results for the association between dependency, severity of stroke, time after stroke type of stroke, and sexual dysfunction (<i>p</i> = 0.378). <i>Conclusions</i>: The results of this study support the existence of a correlation between feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability, probably due to trunk and pelvic floor muscle synergy. Multidisciplinary teams assessing sexual dysfunction after stroke should include a physical therapist to assess the physical components that may interfere with feminine sexual health post-stroke. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db02bbe1a89b49f5ae00b787f576928a2024-02-23T15:26:45ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442024-02-0160232410.3390/medicina60020324Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional StudyIrene del Mar Robledo-Resina0Carlos Romero-Morales1Patricia Martín-Casas2Jorge Hugo Villafañe3Vanesa Abuín-Porras4Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, SpainDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, SpainDepartment of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, SpainDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Stroke can lead to a variety of consequences, the severity and nature of which are contingent upon the affected brain region or lesion type. These consequences manifest with distinct clinical presentations and recovery trajectories. This study aims to investigate the potential correlation between feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability among stroke survivors. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Thirty-eight women (stroke group <i>n</i> = 19 and control group <i>n</i> = 19) were recruited. A cross-sectional observational study was designed. Outcome measures were recorded using the Feminine Sexual Function Index, the National Institute of Health Stroke Score, the Newcastle Stroke-specific Quality of Life Measure Beck Depression Index, the Barthel Index, the Urge-urinary Distress Inventory, and the Trunk Impairment Scale. Spearman’s correlation was tested between different factors influencing feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability. <i>Results</i>: Statistically significant differences were found in sexual function between the stroke group versus the control group (Z = 88; <i>p</i> = 0.007; rb = 0.51). The correlation showed a relationship between feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability (<i>p</i> < 0.05). A relationship between quality of life and sexual dysfunction was also found (<i>p</i> < 0.05). There were no statistically significant results for the association between dependency, severity of stroke, time after stroke type of stroke, and sexual dysfunction (<i>p</i> = 0.378). <i>Conclusions</i>: The results of this study support the existence of a correlation between feminine sexual dysfunction and trunk stability, probably due to trunk and pelvic floor muscle synergy. Multidisciplinary teams assessing sexual dysfunction after stroke should include a physical therapist to assess the physical components that may interfere with feminine sexual health post-stroke.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/2/324strokesexual dysfunctiontrunk stability |
| spellingShingle | Irene del Mar Robledo-Resina Carlos Romero-Morales Patricia Martín-Casas Jorge Hugo Villafañe Vanesa Abuín-Porras Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study Medicina stroke sexual dysfunction trunk stability |
| title | Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Relationship between Female Sexual Dysfunction and Trunk Stability Post-Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | relationship between female sexual dysfunction and trunk stability post stroke a cross sectional study |
| topic | stroke sexual dysfunction trunk stability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/2/324 |
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