Understanding of men with spinal cord injury regarding sexual function during discharge from CRP, Savar

Abstract

Background: Sexuality is an important part of self-identity. Person with SCI needs proper understanding about sexual function in their sexual lives during rehabilitation program. This study aimed to explore the understanding of men with SCI regarding sexual function during discharge from CRP, Savar. Methods and Materials: To conduct this study investigator used the phenomenological study design of qualitative research. Five men with SCI who complete rehabilitation program from CRP included in this study. Self-developed interview guide was used to take interview from the participants. Each interview time was 15 to 20 minutes. Data were analysed by according to Braun and Clarke’s six steps of thematic analysis. Results: In this study all participants are paraplegic. The findings of this study indicate that participants shared several types of issue about sexuality. Nine main themes that emerged from the data analysis included: 1) feeling about sexual dysfunction 2) problem regarding sexual dysfunction 3) type of treatment for regaining sexual feeling 4) proper positioning of sexual engagement 5) sexual knowledge after treatment 6) relationship with partner 7) impact on ADL 8) psychological condition before and after treatment 9) importance of sexual function. Conclusion: This study worked on explore the understanding of men with SCI regarding sexual function during discharge from CRP, Savar. Through this research the understanding of sexuality, relationship with partner, mental state of men with SCI were identified. This thesis also depicts all related issue with sexuality of men with SCI. In future investigator recommends conducting further study with large number of participants. Abstract Abstract xii Kye words: Spinal Cord Injury, Sexual dysfunction, Understanding