title: Effects of depression on sexual activity and sexual satisfaction in heart failure.
abstract: Patients with heart failure often suffer from depression. However, little is known about the influence of depression on sexual activity and satisfaction. This secondary analysis of descriptive cross-sectional data study examines the role of depression on sexual activity and sexual satisfaction in heart failure. Results highlight the need for acute care nurses to routinely screen for depression and sexual concerns in HF.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260-0041, USA. Victoria.Mosack@wichita.edu
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mosack
authors.forename: Elaine E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Steinke
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Medina
authors.forename: Debra K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Moser
authors.forename: Misook L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Chung
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents