Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Sexual Function of Health Professionals From an Epicenter in Brazil

Sexual Medicine - Tập 9 - Trang 100408 - 2021
Rubens Pedrenho Neto1, Bruno C.G. Nascimento1, Gabriel Carvalho dos Anjos Silva1, João Arthur Brunhara Alves Barbosa1, José de Bessa Júnior1,2, Thiago Afonso Teixeira3,4,5, Miguel Srougi1, William Carlos Nahas1, Jorge Hallak3,5,6, José Cury1
1Sexual Medicine Service, Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2Division of Urology, State University of Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
3Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas - University of Sao Paulo Medical School / Men's Health Study Group, Institute for Advanced Studies - University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
4Division of Urology, Federal University of Amapa, Amapa, Brazil
5Androscience, Science and Innovation Center in Andrology and High-Complex Clinical and Research Andrology Laboratory, Sao Paulo, Brazil
6Reproductive Toxicology Unit, Department of Pathology, University of São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Abstract Introduction The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 resulted in worldwide social isolation and leading to significant personal distress, particularly among health professionals on the front lines. Those factors' relevance and their impact on sexual function in this population have not yet been established. Aim To evaluate the impact of the pandemic on sexual function in healthcare professionals and medical students at a reference center in the treatment of COVID-19 in Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional analysis with online questionnaires about sexual function was sent to health professionals and medical students from the HC-FMUSP medical complex. The questionnaire evaluated Total Sexual and Masturbatory Frequency prior and during the pandemic, libido and sexual satisfaction changes with a detailed inquire about demographics and personal factors. An objective assessment of sexual function was also made using the validated sexual quotient questionnaires. Main Outcome Measures Differences in intercourse frequency, libido, and overall sexual satisfaction, in a sample of healthcare professionals particularly vulnerable to the pandemic effects. Results A total of 1,314 responses were available with a mean age of 37 years. Worsening of sexual satisfaction was reported by 44.5% of the participants, with the following associated factors: Lower libido, missing Nightlife, Higher Masturbatory Frequency, and isolation from the partner. Remaning sexualy actively and having higher sexual frequency appear to decrease the chance of worsening sexual function. Worsening of Libido was reported by 37% and had several associated factors, including missing of Nightlife, older age, isolation from the partner among others. Being male and sexually active was associated with a smaller chance of reporting lower libido. Conclusion We were able to observe a sharp drop in Libido and General Sexual Satisfaction. Although an increase in pornography consumption and masturbatory frequency did occur, these factors were not associated with greater sexual satisfaction. The impact of COVID-19 on this population's sexual health is not to be underestimated and should be further studied in the follow-up of the pandemic.

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