Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in China.
Adolescent
Adult
Betacoronavirus
/ pathogenicity
COVID-19
China
/ epidemiology
Coronavirus Infections
/ epidemiology
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pandemics
/ statistics & numerical data
Pneumonia, Viral
/ epidemiology
Practice Guidelines as Topic
SARS-CoV-2
Sexual Behavior
/ statistics & numerical data
Sexual Health
Sexual Partners
/ psychology
Social Isolation
Young Adult
COVID-19
Risky Sexual Behavior
Sexual Activities
Sexual Frequency
Journal
The journal of sexual medicine
ISSN: 1743-6109
Titre abrégé: J Sex Med
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101230693
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
07 2020
07 2020
Historique:
received:
22
03
2020
revised:
21
04
2020
accepted:
22
04
2020
pubmed:
19
5
2020
medline:
22
7
2020
entrez:
19
5
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a pandemic. Currently, data on changes in sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak are limited. The present study aimed to obtain a preliminary understanding of the changes in people's sexual behavior, as a result of the pandemic, and explore the context in which they manifest. A convenience sample of 270 men and 189 women who completed an online survey consisting of 12 items plus an additional question were included in the study. The study outcomes were obtained using a study-specific questionnaire to assess the changes in people's sexual behavior. While there was a wide range of individual responses, our results showed that 44% of participants reported a decrease in the number of sexual partners and about 37% of participants reported a decrease in sexual frequency. Multiple regression analysis showed that age, partner relationship, and sexual desire were closely related to sexual frequency. In addition, we found that most individuals with risky sexual experiences had a rapid reduction in risky sexual behavior. The current findings contribute to identifying another potential health implication associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and report preliminary evidence of the need to provide potential interventions for the population. This study is the first to perform a preliminary exploration of sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak. The generalizability of the results is limited, given that only a small convenience sample was used. During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, overall sexual activity, frequency, and risky behaviors declined significantly among young men and women in China. Li W, Li G, Xin C, et al. Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in China. J Sex Med 2020;17:1225-1228.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a pandemic. Currently, data on changes in sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak are limited.
AIM
The present study aimed to obtain a preliminary understanding of the changes in people's sexual behavior, as a result of the pandemic, and explore the context in which they manifest.
METHODS
A convenience sample of 270 men and 189 women who completed an online survey consisting of 12 items plus an additional question were included in the study.
OUTCOMES
The study outcomes were obtained using a study-specific questionnaire to assess the changes in people's sexual behavior.
RESULTS
While there was a wide range of individual responses, our results showed that 44% of participants reported a decrease in the number of sexual partners and about 37% of participants reported a decrease in sexual frequency. Multiple regression analysis showed that age, partner relationship, and sexual desire were closely related to sexual frequency. In addition, we found that most individuals with risky sexual experiences had a rapid reduction in risky sexual behavior.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
The current findings contribute to identifying another potential health implication associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and report preliminary evidence of the need to provide potential interventions for the population.
STRENGTH & LIMITATIONS
This study is the first to perform a preliminary exploration of sexual behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak. The generalizability of the results is limited, given that only a small convenience sample was used.
CONCLUSION
During the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, overall sexual activity, frequency, and risky behaviors declined significantly among young men and women in China. Li W, Li G, Xin C, et al. Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in China. J Sex Med 2020;17:1225-1228.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32418751
pii: S1743-6095(20)30597-X
doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.04.380
pmc: PMC7188657
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1225-1228Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020 International Society for Sexual Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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