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Objetivo: avaliar o tônus do corpo perineal em mulheres jovens nulíparas e correlacionar com as funções sexuais e a presença de disfunção sexual. Método: foi realizado um estudo descritivo, observacional, transversal utilizando uma amostra de conveniência incluindo mulheres adultas jovens nulíparas. A avaliação das participantes consistiu na aplicação dos questionários socioclínico, Pelvic Organ Prolaps / Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) e exame físico do tônus do corpo perineal. Os dados foram analisados pelo programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®), versão 23, adotando um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: participaram 77 mulheres jovens nulíparas (21,68 ± 2,94 anos), destas 77, 92% apresentavam vida sexual ativa e 66,03% tônus normal do corpo perineal. Dentre as alterações tônicas, o aumento do tônus predominou (33,76%). Houve alta prevalência de disfunção sexual (87,01%) pelo FSFI (23,38 ± 7,21) com maior queixa de dispareunia. Mulheres com tônus aumentado apresentaram maior disfunção sexual em relação a desejo e estímulo subjetivo (p=0,04), à excitação (p=0,01), satisfação (p=0,04) e dor ou a desconforto (p=0,03). Houve correlação inversa entre a presença de aumento do tônus e os domínios FSFI desejo e estímulo subjetivo (R= - 0,56) e excitação (R= - 0,34) e correlação direta para dor ou desconforto (R= 0,30). Conclusão: o aumento do tônus do corpo perineal piora a função sexual de mulheres jovens nulíparas.

Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and physical examination of the tone of the perineal body. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®), version 23, adopting a significance level of 5%. Results: 77 young nulliparous women (21.68 ± 2.94 years) participated, of which 77, 92% had an active sexual life and 66.03% had normal tone of the perineal body. Among the tonic changes, increased tone predominated (33.76%). There was a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction (87.01%) according to the FSFI (23.38 ± 7.21) with greater complaints of dyspareunia. Women with increased tone had greater sexual dysfunction in relation to desire and subjective stimulation (p=0.04), excitement (p=0.01), satisfaction (p=0.04) and pain or discomfort (p=0.03). There was an inverse correlation between the presence of increased tone and the FSFI domains desire and subjective stimulus (R= - 0.56) and excitement (R= - 0.34) and a direct correlation for pain or discomfort (R= 0.30). Conclusion: increased perineal body tone worsens sexual function in young nulliparous women.

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La discapacidad es una afección (deficiencia) que dificulta el desarrollo de las actividades cotidianas y la interacción del individuo con el entorno que lo rodea, se divide en: discapacidad física, motora, orgánica, mental, intelectual y sensorial. Objetivo: Documentar las percepciones y emociones en salud sexual y reproductiva de las personas con discapacidad del Centro diurno del Cantón Biblián. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio observacional cualitativo en el que se recopila las vivencias de 34 personas de la población con discapacidad que forman parte del Proyecto Centro diurno "San José" de Biblián, siendo seleccionados cinco participantes mediante muestreo simple no probabilístico. Hallazgos: A partir del análisis de los relatos se determina que las personas con discapacidad mantienen relaciones satisfactorias aún con las inseguridades que los rodean. Sin embargo, la exclusión dentro de sus propios hogares, la escasa información segura y la difusión mediática masiva sobre la sexualidad han condicionado percepciones que los expone a un nivel elevado de vulnerabilidad. A manera de Conclusión: En varias ocasiones existen prejuicios y tabúes al hablar de sexualidad con personas con discapacidad en los diferentes hogares, los familiares optan por no responder interrogantes relacionadas, por eso el personal de salud cumple un rol muy importante al brindar la educación necesaria para generar personas independientes que vivan plenamente en la sociedad sin importar su condición.

Disability is a condition (impairment) that hinders the development of daily activities and the interaction of the individual with the surrounding environment, it is divided into: physical, motor, organic, mental, intellectual and sensory disability. Objective: To document the perceptions and emotions on sexual and reproductive health of people with disabilities in the Biblián Canton Day Center. Methodology: This is a qualitative observational study in which the experiences of 34 people from the population with disabilities who are part of the Project Day Center "San José" of Biblián are collected, with five participants being selected through simple non-probabilistic sampling. Findings: From the analysis of the narratives, it is determined that people with disabilities maintain satisfactory relationships even with the insecurities that surround them. However, exclusion within their own homes, scarce safe information and mass media dissemination about sexuality have conditioned perceptions that expose them to a high level of vulnerability. By way of conclusion: On several occasions there are prejudices and taboos when talking about sexuality with people with disabilities in different homes, family members choose not to answer related questions, so health personnel play a very important role in providing the necessary education to generate independent people who live fully in society regardless of their condition.

A deficiência é uma condição (impedimento) que dificulta o desenvolvimento das atividades cotidianas e a interação do indivíduo com o ambiente que o cerca. Ela se divide em: deficiência física, motora, orgânica, mental, intelectual e sensorial. Objetivo: documentar as percepções e emoções sobre saúde sexual e reprodutiva de pessoas com deficiência no Centro de Dia do Cantão de Biblián. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo observacional qualitativo no qual são compiladas as experiências de 34 pessoas da população com deficiência que fazem parte do Projeto Centro de Dia "San José" em Biblián, sendo que cinco participantes foram selecionados por meio de amostragem simples não probabilística. Achados: A partir da análise das histórias, constatou-se que as pessoas com deficiência mantêm relacionamentos satisfatórios mesmo com as inseguranças que as cercam. Entretanto, a exclusão dentro de suas próprias casas, a escassez de informações seguras e a cobertura da sexualidade pela mídia de massa condicionaram percepções que as expõem a um alto nível de vulnerabilidade. Conclusão: Em várias ocasiões, há preconceitos e tabus ao falar sobre sexualidade com pessoas com deficiência em diferentes lares, e os membros da família optam por não responder às perguntas relacionadas, razão pela qual a equipe de saúde desempenha um papel muito importante ao fornecer a educação necessária para gerar pessoas independentes que vivem plenamente na sociedade, independentemente de sua condição.

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La discapacidad es una afección (deficiencia) que dificulta el desarrollo de las actividades cotidianas y la interacción del individuo con el entorno que lo rodea, se divide en: discapacidad física, motora, orgánica, mental, intelectual y sensorial. Objetivo: Documentar las percepciones y emociones en salud sexual y reproductiva de las personas con discapacidad del Centro diurno del Cantón Biblián. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio observacional cualitativo en el que se recopila las vivencias de 34 personas de la población con discapacidad que forman parte del Proyecto Centro diurno "San José" de Biblián, siendo seleccionados cinco participantes mediante muestreo simple no probabilístico. Hallazgos: A partir del análisis de los relatos se determina que las personas con discapacidad mantienen relaciones satisfactorias aún con las inseguridades que los rodean. Sin embargo, la exclusión dentro de sus propios hogares, la escasa información segura y la difusión mediática masiva sobre la sexualidad han condicionado percepciones que los expone a un nivel elevado de vulnerabilidad. A manera de Conclusión: En varias ocasiones existen prejuicios y tabúes al hablar de sexualidad con personas con discapacidad en los diferentes hogares, los familiares optan por no responder interrogantes relacionadas, por eso el personal de salud cumple un rol muy importante al brindar la educación necesaria para generar personas independientes que vivan plenamente en la sociedad sin importar su condición

Disability is a condition (impairment) that hinders the development of daily activities and the interaction of the individual with the surrounding environment, it is divided into: physical, motor, organic, mental, intellectual and sensory disability. Objective: To document the perceptions and emotions on sexual and reproductive health of people with disabilities in the Biblián Canton Day Center. Methodology: This is a qualitative observational study in which the experiences of 34 people from the population with disabilities who are part of the Project Day Center "San José" of Biblián are collected, with five participants being selected through simple non-probabilistic sampling. Findings: From the analysis of the narratives, it is determined that people with disabilities maintain satisfactory relationships even with the insecurities that surround them. However, exclusion within their own homes, scarce safe information and mass media dissemination about sexuality have conditioned perceptions that expose them to a high level of vulnerability. By way of conclusion: On several occasions there are prejudices and taboos when talking about sexuality with people with disabilities in different homes, family members choose not to answer related questions, so health personnel play a very important role in providing the necessary education to generate independent people who live fully in society regardless of their condition

A deficiência é uma condição (impedimento) que dificulta o desenvolvimento das atividades cotidianas e a interação do indivíduo com o ambiente que o cerca. Ela se divide em: deficiência física, motora, orgânica, mental, intelectual e sensorial. Objetivo: documentar as percepções e emoções sobre saúde sexual e reprodutiva de pessoas com deficiência no Centro de Dia do Cantão de Biblián. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo observacional qualitativo no qual são compiladas as experiências de 34 pessoas da população com deficiência que fazem parte do Projeto Centro de Dia "San José" em Biblián, sendo que cinco participantes foram selecionados por meio de amostragem simples não probabilística. Achados: A partir da análise das histórias, constatou-se que as pessoas com deficiência mantêm relacionamentos satisfatórios mesmo com as inseguranças que as cercam. Entretanto, a exclusão dentro de suas próprias casas, a escassez de informações seguras e a cobertura da sexualidade pela mídia de massa condicionaram percepções que as expõem a um alto nível de vulnerabilidade. Conclusão: Em várias ocasiões, há preconceitos e tabus ao falar sobre sexualidade com pessoas com deficiência em diferentes lares, e os membros da família optam por não responder às perguntas relacionadas, razão pela qual a equipe de saúde desempenha um papel muito importante ao fornecer a educação necessária para gerar pessoas independentes que vivem plenamente na sociedade, independentemente de sua condição

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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Condition-specific sexual questionnaires are important patient-reported outcome measures. The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-International Urogynecology Association Revised (PISQ-IR) into Brazilian Portuguese and to clinically validate it in a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking population. METHODS: Translation and validation of the PISQ-IR was performed according to the International Urogynecological Association-recommended process and guidelines. For external validity, PISQ-IR subscales were compared with the clinical measures, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification system (POP-Q) stage, pelvic floor muscle tone, and Oxford Grading Scale (Pearson correlations). Descriptive statistics, internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient), and test-retest reliability (interclass correlation coefficient) were calculated for all PISQ-IR subscales. RESULTS: A total of 120 sexually active and 106 not sexually active women were enrolled in the study between March 2015 and July 2019. Internal consistency was acceptable, with Cronbach's alpha values 0.60-0.80, except for the sexual arousal and orgasm, sexual arousal and partner-related issues, sexual arousal and condition-specific issues, global rating of sexual quality and condition impact subscales. PISQ-IR demonstrated good reliability (α > 0.6, CIC = 0.996). The agreement for each individual questionnaire item also individually presented substantial agreement between the assessments (κ 0.61-0.8). There was a correlation between PISQ-IR and POP, mixed, stress and fecal incontinence diagnosis and a positive correlation with pelvic floor muscle function according to the Oxford Scale in sexually active women. For sexually inactive women there was a correlation between PISQ-IR and mixed urinary symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian Portuguese version of PISQ-IR is a reliable and valid tool that can be easily used for the identification and assessment of sexual function in Brazilian Portuguese-speaking women with pelvic floor disorders.

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PURPOSE: The present consensus statement was developed by the GINECOR working group on behalf of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology (SEOR). This document addresses sexual health management in patients with gynaecological cancer after pelvic radiotherapy. METHODS: A modified two-round online Delphi study was conducted, where GINECOR members were surveyed on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of sexual health problems. An expert panel of radiation oncologists, nurses and a gynaecologist participated in the Delphi study to reach a consensus, applying GRADE criteria to establish the level of agreement. RESULTS: The consensus recommendations cover both diagnosis and treatment, with an emphasis on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). They highlight recommendations such as the systematic assessment of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and sexual symptoms, and the use of several treatments after radiotherapy. Recommendations include pharmacological options like vaginal lubricants and hormone therapy, and mechanical interventions such as vaginal dilators and vibrators. These suggestions stem from both scientific evidence and clinical expertise. CONCLUSION: This consensus statement describes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach developed to address the sexual needs and enhance the quality of life of patients with gynaecological tumours after pelvic radiotherapy. It offers specific recommendations for managing sexual issues, emphasizing the importance of specialized care and regular assessment. The document underscores the significance of proactive, patient-centered sexual health management in gynaecological cancer patients.

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Resumen El auge en el estudio del uso sexualizado de drogas entre hombres gais, bisexuales u otros hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH), conocido como chemsex, ha generado una multiplicidad de datos que contribuyen a su problematización en tanto cuestión de salud pública a través del vínculo con el VIH y las adicciones. El estudio de estas prácticas, desde un paradigma biomédico, se ha centrado en el riesgo y ha contribuido a su reducción como fenómeno único y cuantificable. Este estudio tiene como objetivo explorar la vivencia del riesgo en el transcurso de las prácticas, para conocer qué estrategias de manejo emplean frente a éste y de qué manera son generadas. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a cinco practicantes de chemsex en el Área Metropolitana de Barcelona y, posteriormente se aplicó un análisis temático. Los hallazgos muestran cómo estos hombres detectan, asumen y enfrentan los riesgos presentes en estas prácticas, donde toman relevancia el tipo de relaciones que allí se dan y el círculo social del que disponen. Este estudio destaca también la creación de estrategias basadas en la experiencia y cómo la transmisión de estos saberes entre participantes facilita la toma de decisiones y el manejo del riesgo.

Abstract The rise in the study of sexualised drug use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM), known as chemsex, has generated a multiplicity of data that contribute to its problematisation as a public health issue through the link with HIV and addictions. The study of these practices, from a biomedical paradigm, has focused on risk and has contributed to its reduction as a unique and quantifiable phenomenon. This study aims to explore the experience of risk in the course of the practices, to find out what management strategies they employ in the face of risk and how they are generated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five chemsex practitioners in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona and, subsequently, a thematic analysis was applied. The findings show how these men detect, assume and confront the risks present in these practices, where the type of relationships that take place and the social circle available to them are relevant. This study also highlights the creation of strategies based on experience and how the transmission of this knowledge among participants facilitates decision-making and risk management.

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PURPOSE: Tumors affecting the female genital tract and their treatments have the potential to induce adverse modifications in vaginal health and impact personal aspects of patient's lives. Vulvovaginal atrophy is one of the morphological changes observed in individuals with a history of gynecological cancer, influenced both by the biological environment of tumors and the main therapeutic modalities employed. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify approaches to treat vulvovaginal atrophy while assessing the impact on the emotional and sexual health of women diagnosed with gynecological cancers. METHODS: To achieve this goal, a systematic review was conducted following the methodological guidelines outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The databases used for literature research were PubMed and Web of Science. RESULTS: Initially, 886 articles were obtained. After eliminating duplicates and applying inclusion/exclusion criteria, seven articles were selected for analysis. The period of highest publication activity spanned from 2017 to 2020, with the majority conducted in Italy. Five treatment modalities were identified and categorized as vaginal suppository, oral medication, surgical procedure, CO2 laser therapy, and vaginal dilator. Twenty-four outcomes related to vaginal health and 30 outcomes related to overall, sexual, and emotional quality of life were analyzed. CONCLUSION: In general, all interventions demonstrated the ability to improve vaginal health or, at the very least, the sexual health of patients. Thus, despite limitations, all treatments have the potential to address vulvovaginal atrophy in patients with a history of gynecological cancer.

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BACKGROUND: There is general agreement that sexuality is a central aspect of human development; it is key in sexual health and reproductive education during adolescence. However, in spite of the existing interventions on this topic and the evidence generated, the inclusion of a gender focus in sexuality is relatively recent and there is little evidence available, thus structured and corroborated interventions with a gender-transforming perspective in sexuality are required. METHODS: We will use a mixed method experimental design with a parallel cluster-randomized trial (GRTs) that will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive gender-transformative intervention of sexual education (ENFOCATE -Focus-on-), which will be complemented with qualitative studies to understand the implementation process. The participants will be 609 10th and 11th-grade students. The randomization will be by grade, and the data will be collected at three moments (pre-intervention, post-intervention, and a 3-month follow-up). DISCUSSION: Comprehensive, gender-focused, and culturally pertinent interventions in sexuality are needed for adolescents of countries with high, middle, and low incomes. These produce better results in terms of sexual health, and including a gender-transformative focus contributes to equity in health. Focus-on is unique since it uses a comprehensive gender-transformative intervention in sexual education that will allow putting into practice a program based both on international evidence and that which arises from the object population. It also uses a culturally-sensitive focus, since it is designed based on the characteristics of the object population; it will allow adapting some activities to the needs of the context in which it is developed. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was prospectively registered on June 6, 2023, at ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05896540. Protocol version number 1.0. May 22, 2023.

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Objetivo: Descrever o perfil de saúde sexual de mulheres atendidas no Consultório de Enfermagem de uma instituição de ensino superior. Métodos: Estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa utilizando a técnica documental retrospectiva realizado por meio da coleta de dados de prontuários das usuárias atendidas em um Consultório de Enfermagem. Resultados: Foram analisados 303 (100%) prontuários. Houve predominância de mulheres, solteiras (50,17%); pardas/pretas 80 (26,41%); heterossexuais (86,80%); cisgêneras (97,36%); cristãs (72,94%), com uma parceria sexual (65,35%) e na faixa etária entre 40 a 59 anos (42,24%). Conclusão: Identificamos que alguns determinantes sociais, sobretudo a idade, estado civil e cor, podem estar vinculados a ocorrência de infecção sexualmente transmissível, dispareunia/sinusorragia e violência psicológica. Sugere-se que políticas públicas sejam de fato instituídas, com vistas à promoção e proteção da saúde das mulheres. (AU)

Objective: To describe the sexual health profile of women attended at the Nursing Office of a higher education institution. Methods: Descriptive study with a quantitative approach using the retrospective documentary technique performed by collecting data from medical records of users attended at a Nursing Office. Results: 303 (100%) medical records were analyzed. There was a predominance of single women (50,17%); brown/black 80 (26,41%); heterosexuals (86,80%); cisgenus (97,36%); Christians (72,94%), with a sexual partner (65,35%) and aged between 40 and 59 years (42,24%). Conclusion: We identified that some social determinants, especially age, marital status and color, linked to the occurrence of sexually transmitted infection, dyspareunia/sinusorrhagia and psychological violence. It is suggested that public policies are actually instituted, with a view to promoting and protecting women's health. (AU)

Objetivo: Describir el perfil de salud sexual de las mujeres atendidas en la Oficina de Enfermería de una institución de educación superior. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo con abordaje cuantitativo utilizando la técnica documental retrospectiva realizada mediante la recolección de datos de las historias clínicas de los usuarios atendidos en un Consultorio de Enfermería. Resultados: Se analizaron 303 (100%) historias clínicas. Predominio hubo de mujeres solteras (50,17%); marrón / negro 80 (26,41%); heterosexuales (86,80%); cisgénico (97,36%); Cristianos (72,94%), como pareja sexual (65,35%) en un grupo de 40 a 59 años (42,24%). Conclusión: Identificamos que algunos determinantes sociales, principalmente la edad, el estado civil y el color, están vinculados a la ocurrencia de Infección transmitida sexualmente, dispareunia / sinitismo y violencia psicológica. Sugerir que se instituyan políticas públicas, con miras a promover y proteger la salud de la mujer. (AU)

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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Transgender and gender-diverse people often experience discrimination or even outright exclusion when undergoing medical attention. It has been shown that gender-affirming treatments improve quality of life in transgender patients, and genital-affirming surgery (GAS) is increasingly spreading worldwide. Sexual function after male-to-female GAS has long been evaluated by using tools designed for assigned female at birth (AFAB), resulting in suboptimal assessments. Currently, the operated Male to Female Sexual Function Index (oMtFSFI) is the only validated questionnaire to assess the sexual function of operated transgender women. The current study was aimed at performing cross-cultural adaptation and to test the face validity of the Chilean version of the oMtFSFI. METHODS: We carried out an observational descriptive study. The questionnaire was translated into Spanish, adapted, and face validated in five phases with eight participants. The study was approved by the Universidad del Desarrollo Scientific Ethics Committee. RESULTS: According to participants, the questionnaire was shown to both pertinently and exhaustively evaluate the sexual function of post-feminizing genitoplasty transgender women. The questionnaire was well understood by the participants, except for a difficulty in understanding certain terms. Some participants criticized the perspective of the instrument in terms of the assumption of having a partner or having penetrative intercourse via the neovagina. The amendments to the Italian version of the questionnaire were discussed until an agreement on adaptation considering the patient´s perspective was reached. The present preliminary data support the face validity of the Chilean version of the oMtFSFI in the assessment of sexual function in operated transgender women. CONCLUSIONS: This adapted questionnaire could be a valuable tool for clinicians and researchers.

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