The Relationship Between Anxiety and Sexual Satisfaction Among Alcohol-Dependent Men: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study from Rajasthan
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i4.422Keywords:
Alcohol, Alcohol dependence, Anxiety, Sexual satisfaction, Sexual health.Abstract
Background: Alcohol dependence (AD) is a disorder alcohol use arising from repeated or continuous use of alcohol. The most commonly occurring co-morbid conditions in individuals with alcohol problems are anxiety disorders. Alcohol also have effects on sexual health. Sexual satisfaction is a large part of it that an individual can receive from the activity.
Aim and objective: This study aims to assess the prevalence, severity, and interrelationship between anxiety and sexual satisfaction in men diagnosed with AD.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 110 male participants diagnosed with AD, recruited at psychiatry department of a tertiary care center. Participants were assessed using Hamilton scale for anxiety (HAM-A) for anxiety, and new sexual satisfaction rating scale (NSSS) for sexual satisfaction.
Results: The results revealed that the mean age of the participants was 35.65 years. For the group, mean HAM-A score was 18.51 while mean NSSS score was 47.21. A prevalence of severity of anxiety scores was moderate in 50% participants, mild anxiety in 30% participants, and severe anxiety in 20% participants. A strong positive correlation was found between the severity of anxiety and the duration since last regular alcohol use (p value 0.01). There was a negative correlation between HAM-A scores and NSSS scores (correlation coefficient = -0.18) and it was statistically significant (p = 0.05). These findings show significant relationship between AD, anxiety, and sexual satisfaction.
Conclusions: Findings of this study highlight the importance of routine comprehensive clinical assessment in men with alcohol dependence with an especial emphasis to assessment of anxiety disorder and sexual health.
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