title: Medical and psychosocial predictors of sexual outcome among women with systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: The influence of medical and psychosocial variables on sexual outcome in 100 women with systemic lupus erythematosus was examined. Subjects were administered a sexual adjustment interview and scales assessing depression, body image, and relationship quality. Medical data were obtained from patients and physicians. Key predictors of sexual outcome were disease severity (P < 0.001), premorbid sexual adjustment (P < 0.05), and relationship quality (P < 0.05). Results suggest that the impact of systemic lupus erythematosus on sexual response may best be understood by considering a combination of interpersonal, psychological, and medical conditions in a patient's life.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Curry
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Levine
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Kurit
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D003710:Demography; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000523:psychology*; D008393:Marriage; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012917:Social Adjustment