title: Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Behaviors in a Sample of Brazilian Male Substance Misusers.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential relationship between self-reported sexual dysfunction, sexual behavior, and severity of addiction of drug users. A cross-sectional design study was conducted at an inpatient addiction treatment unit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a sample of 508 male drug users. Sociodemographic data, sexual behavior, and severity of dependence were evaluated.The prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 37.2% and premature ejaculation was 63.8%. Men with sexual dysfunction presented from moderate to severe level of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs of dependence. The findings from this study are particularly relevant identifying those sociodemographic factors, severity of drug use, and sexual behavior are related to men who experience sexual dysfunction. Health promotion and motivational interventions on sexual health targeted to male drug users can contribute in reducing these at-risk behaviors. More interdisciplinary research is desirable in future in considering men's sexual health.
authors: Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil alediehl@terra.com.br.
authors: Alessandra
authors: A
authors: Diehl
authors: University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
authors: Sandra Cristina
authors: SC
authors: Pillon
authors: University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
authors: Manoel Antônio
authors: MA
authors: Dos Santos
authors: Sakina Counselling Institute, Mauritius.
authors: G Hussein
authors: GH
authors: Rassool
authors: Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Ronaldo
authors: R
authors: Laranjeira
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054526:Men's Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: men; sexual behavior; sexual dysfunction; substance abuse; treatment