Anorexia Nervosa, Sexual Function, Woman
Conditions
Keywords
sexual dysfunction, anorexia nervosa, women, libido
Brief summary
The objective of this observational study is to investigate the potential influence of anorexia nervosa on the sexual health of women. The primary focus is to determine the presence of sexual dysfunction in individuals with anorexia nervosa and explore any potential correlation between eating disorders and sexual dysfunction. To facilitate comparison, data from a control group comprising healthy women is incorporated alongside the clinical group data.
Detailed description
numerous studies indicate that women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa experience a discernible impact on their sexual well-being, often accompanied by symptoms of sexual dysfunction (SD). Such dysfunction may manifest as a diminished libido, reduced sexual desire, and challenges in achieving orgasm
Interventions
BEHAVIORALpsychotherapy
psychotherapy related to sexual intervention
Sponsors
Comenius University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
clinic group : * adult * women * diagnosis of anorexia nervosa * from Slovakia and Czech Republic control group: * health women * adult * from Slovakia and Czech Republic
Exclusion criteria
clinic group: * healthy women * man * other diagnosis or disorder * other country control group: * presence of some mental illness * other country * man
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Female Sexual function index (FSFI) | 1 day | A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to gather information on participants' sexual experiences and satisfaction over the past four weeks. The questionnaire encompasses six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, each rated on a scale of 0 to 5. A lower score indicates a higher likelihood of sexual dysfunction.The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 2, with a cut off of 26 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for sexual dysfunction |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS | 1 day | The Eating Disorder Examination - Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS) is a concise 12-item version featuring a 4-point response scale. The maximum attainable score is 36 and minimum is 0, with a cut off of 15 serving as a potential diagnostic threshold for eating disorder. Higher score indicate worse outcome.This instrument is designed to assess eating disorder (ED) symptoms observed within the preceding 7 days. The screening EDE-QS aims to efficiently identify probable ED symptomatology while demonstrating robust psychometric properties. |
Countries
Slovakia
Outcome results
None listed