Schizophrenia and sexuality

Rowlands, Paul

doi:10.1080/02674659508405537

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“…Prejudice, descrimination, oppression and negative attitudes towards those with schizophrenia can only have a detrimental effect on self‐esteem and personal development, including sexual and relationship possibilities. In addition, according to some, societal disapproval and fear regarding the production of offspring could possibly affect the potential for relationship formation (Rowlands 1995).…”

Section: Intimate Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many of these individuals are striving for a ‘normal’ life in the community (d’Ardenne & McCann 1997). Nevertheless, public perception of schizophrenia reveals widespread ignorance and prejudice (Rowlands 1995). Some would argue that many cultural taboos remain in addressing sexuality with vulnerable people, and where clinicians do wish to help deal with intimate need, they may be reluctant to publish their views or findings (di Mauro 1995).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring sexual and relationship possibilities for people with psychosis – a review of the literature

McCann

2003

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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This review examines the literature on sex and relationship issues in the context of serious and persistent mental health problems. It identifies gaps in the research and highlights key issues needing further investigation. The available published documents have been identified, which contain information, ideas, data and evidence on the topic. A critical analysis of the subject, through the examination of the various documents, is provided. The main themes that emerged included HIV/AIDS, medication and sexual dysfunction, sexuality needs, intimate relationships, family planning, policies and sex education. Several subthemes are discussed and include needs assessment, stigma and loneliness. The key findings highlight the lack of systematic studies in the UK, especially regarding the subjective views of patients in determining need and the subsequent development of appropriate plans of care. The author argues that future mental health research needs to go beyond investigating perceived 'risky' behaviours and should include potential therapeutic responses in all areas of sexuality. Further recommendations are made in terms of nurse education particularly the inclusion of psychosexual aspects in future pre- and postregistration curricula. This paper may be of interest to service users, mental health practitioners working alongside people with serious and persistent mental health problems as well as educators, researchers and policy makers.

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Section: Intimate Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring sexual and relationship possibilities for people with psychosis – a review of the literature

McCann

2003

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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“…As might be expected, most individuals with schizophrenia are similar to others in terms of their sexual needs and their interest in sexual activity [20][21][22]. However, drug treatments may affect sexual behaviour and reviews suggest that poor compliance with medication is often due to the side-effects that the person experiences [23,24].…”

Section: Schizophrenia Sex and Sexualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Sex Education and Schizophrenia: Should Occupational Therapists Offer Sex Education to People with Schizophrenia?

Penna

Sheehy²

2000

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Penna S, Sheehy K. Sex education and schizophrenia: should occupational therapists offer sex education to people with schizophrenia? Scand J Occup Ther 2000; 7: 126 -131.Adult sexuality contributes significantly to an individual's identity, self-esteem and relationships. Since occupational therapy is practised from the perspective of holistic care, sexual behaviour can be a legitimate area for therapists to consider when working with clients. For people with schizophrenia there are particular issues that may need to be addressed by the therapist. This paper summarizes the results of a study examining whether occupational therapists regard sex education as a valid topic to teach, as part of a treatment package, to people with schizophrenia. Forty-nine therapists responded to a questionnaire. The results suggest that the majority of occupational therapists believe sex education to be within the domain of their profession. They are not, however, providing sex education for their clients. The factors that influence this decision include length of time qualified, theories of practice and the expectations of employers.

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“…Public perception of schizophrenia reveals widespread ignorance and prejudice (Rowlands, 1995). People with long-term mental disorder suffer not only the primary effects of the illness, but also poverty, unemployment and poor housing.…”

Section: Editorialmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Over the past 11 years we have published papers on work with couples and individuals in primary care; on forensic issues; marriage guidance; genitourinary medicine; neurology; learning and physical disability; oncology; and outpatient psychiatry, but only four papers in the field of serious mental disorder (Hudson, 1992;Taylor Segraves, 1993;Rowlands, 1995;Attenborough & Watson, 1997). This is despite the fact that 1% of the population worldwide suffers from schizophrenia (Kaplan, 1992), an illness which has a devastating effect on interpersonal and social relationships, as well as on libido (Bancroft, 1989).…”

Section: Editorialmentioning

confidence: 99%