Abstract:
Abstract
Background: Stroke is one of the major causes of disability throughout the
world in every year. Following stroke a person‟s sexuality hampered
significantly. On the other hand the problem is to take part in sexuality affects
the entire quality of life of the stroke survivors. This study was focused to
know the experience of female stroke patient about their sexuality.
Objectives of the study: Objectives of this study were to understand the
problems of sexual relationship of female stroke patient that they faced after
having stroke, to understand the perception of female stroke patient about
sexuality, and to understand how do they maintain their sexual life after stroke.
Methodology: This study was conducted by using qualitative content analysis
approach of qualitative method. Purposive sampling was used for selecting
Participants. Data was collected by using face to face interview with a semistructured
question.
Data
was analyzed
by
using
content
analysis.
Result
and Discussion: After analyzing data, it was found that female stroke
patients are knowledgeable about sexuality. Their paralysed limb affects their
sexual relationship and as a result of disrupted sexual relationship they feel sad
to do activities of daily living (ADLs). Physical support is required from
partner to maintain their sexual relationship but female stroke patients do not
discuss with their husband regarding their difficulties to take part in sexual
activities.
Conclusion: Stroke affects all aspects of life both patient and their family
physically, psychologically, socially and economically. Like other activity
sexuality is very important aspect for stroke patient. Stroke patient face
different problem to form sexual relationship with partners. So it is necessary
to include sexuality in Occupational Therapy treatment session as sexuality is a
part of activities of daily living.
