作者
Zakir Abdu, Aman Dule, Sadik Habib
发表日期
2023
期刊
HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care
卷号
15
页码范围
729–737
出版商
Dove Medical Press
简介
Background
The frequency of sexual dysfunctions reported by HIV/AIDS patients is significantly higher than that of their peers. Sexual dysfunction and its predictors may result in increased viral loads, worsening HIV infection, and infectivity. To mitigate its consequences, appropriate evaluation and intervention are required.
Methods
A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 336 HIV/AIDS-positive individuals at one hospital in southwest Ethiopia. To assess sexual dysfunctions, a tool called the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14) was used. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify independent predictor variables, and statistical significance was declared at a p-value of <0.05.
Results
98.53% of the sample completed the questionnaire accordingly. The frequency of SD was 72.0% (95% CI = 67.4–77.0). The …
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