Sexual dysfunction and physical performance in female systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Rady, Shaimaa A.K.; Ahmed, Ahmed R.; Metwally, Sarah M.A.; Abdelaleem, Enas A.

doi:10.1016/j.ejr.2021.08.009

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“…This is consistent with Kasitanon et al (17) , who observed that there was no difference in the occurrence of poor sleepers among patients with a disease duration of less than or equal to three years and more than three years in 15 (53.3%) vs. 23 in 41 (56.1%) patients, p >1.00). On the other hand, Rady et al (21) found that sleep disruptions were significantly linked with disease duration. Palma and Tufik (22) carried out a comparable study on lupus-ridden mice.…”

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Factors Associated with Sleep Disturbances in SLE Patients: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a diverse autoimmune inflammatory condition, affects various organs and systems. Determining the origin of sleep disturbances in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is essential to create specific and focused measures to enhance sleep quality.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the sleep quality of a group of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and investigate the correlation between sleep quality and disease activity, severity, and different disease parameters. Patients and methods:The present cross-sectional study included 73 systemic lupus erythematosus patients. Disease activity was assessed by means of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K). SLE severity was assessed by the SLICC/ACR damage index. Life quality was assessed by the short form quality of life (SF-36 QoL) scale. Assessment of sleep disturbances was conducted using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: Patients with lower PSQI (21) scores showed significantly higher SLEDAI scores, indicating a more active disease compared to those with higher scores (p=0.001). Lower scores were associated with significantly greater SLICCs scores, indicating a more severe disease state (p=0.008). Patients with good PSQI 21 scores had slightly higher SF36 scores (mean=60.58) than those with poor scores (mean=54.11), nevertheless, the disparity did not exhibit statistical significance (p=0.071). Conclusion: Systemic lupus erythematosus patients often suffer from poor sleep quality. Disease features and sleep variables impact sleep quality. Poor sleep may negatively impact systemic lupus erythematosus patients' disease activity, damage, as well as well-being.

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Factors Associated with Sleep Disturbances in SLE Patients: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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“…The effect of SLE on women’s sexual function has been investigated in many studies [ 5 , 6 ]. In these patients sexual dysfunction is multifactorial and can be caused by physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, joint stiffness and psychological reactions to chronic diseases such as depression and anxiety [ 7 ]. It seems that sexual dysfunction in these women is more related to vaginal pain during intercourse.…”

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The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on EX‑PLISSIT Model on Improving the Sexual Function of Married Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease. This disease triggers sexual dysfunction due to physiological, cognitive and mental effects. Since sexual function is often ignored in these patients, this study aimed to investigate the effect of sexual counseling based on EX‑PLISSIT model on improving the sexual function of married women with SLE. This clinical trial was conducted on 101 married women suffering from SLE (18–49 years) residing in Tehran. Randomization was performed by random block allocation with six blocks in a rheumatology clinic. A demographic questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales-21 Items (DASS-21), and the female sexual function index were used to collect the data. The intervention group received counselling sessions every week while the control group (n = 55) received routine care for the disease. Eight and twelve weeks after completion of counselling sessions, outcomes compared between the intervention and control groups, using independent ttest, paired t-test, repeated measures and Chi-squared test. The scores of sexual function in both groups did not differ significantly before the intervention ( p > 0.05). At the first follow-up session, the score of all sexual function domains except sexual pain increased significantly in the intervention group while a significant reduction was observed in all domains of sexual function in the control group ( p < 0.05). In the second follow-up, sexual function significantly increased in the intervention group whereas it significantly decreased in the control group ( p < 0.05). According to the findings of this study, counseling based on EX-PLISSIT model positively affected the sexual function of women with SLE. Therefore, this model can be used as a cost-effective and simple counseling method to improve the sexual functions.

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Sexual dysfunction and physical performance in female systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Cited by 2 publications

References 33 publications

Factors Associated with Sleep Disturbances in SLE Patients: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Associated with Sleep Disturbances in SLE Patients: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on EX‑PLISSIT Model on Improving the Sexual Function of Married Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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