An evaluation of the factors that affect the sexual satisfaction of people with spinal cord injuries

This study aimed to understand what influences the sexual satisfaction of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). It looked at factors like the severity of the injury, age, and how the injury affected their life goals. The study involved 103 patients with SCI in Turkey. Researchers collected data using questionnaires to assess their level of sexual satisfaction and the impact of the injury on their lives. The findings revealed that sexual satisfaction was influenced by several factors including the severity of the SCI, age, whether they were a homemaker, and their perception of achieving future goals after the injury. These results highlight the importance of addressing these factors in the rehabilitation and care of individuals with SCI.

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  The study found that the participants’ mean scores on the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) were affected by various variables, including ASIA scores, age, injury type, and future goals.
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  A statistically significant relationship was determined between the participants’ mean scores on the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale and the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction.
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  Linear regression analysis revealed that ASIA scores, age, injury due to falling from height, being a housewife, and thinking of being unable to reach future goals explained 75.4% of the variation in sexual satisfaction scores.