63 research outputs found
Safety an efficacy of honey as a supplementary theraphy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
No full textMethod: A randomized controlled trial involving 34 patients which were allocated to two groups; honey (n=22)
and standard care (n=12). Health outcomes were total QOL score using St. George's Respiratory
Questionnaire (SGRO) assessed at baseline, two, four and six months. QOL total score changes was
analysed using Repeated measure ANOVA. A lower SGRO score indicates better QOL.
Results: There were no statistical differences of sociodemographic and QOL between the honey and
standard care groups at baseline.
The results showed statistically significant baseline and post 2, 4 and 6-months differences of total QOL score
in the honey group. Otherwise, only marginally significant difference was detected between baseline and post
2-months in the standard group.
Comparison of total QOL score between the two groups based on time favoured the honey group. Honey
group demonstrated significantly lower mean total QOL score as compared with the standard group at 4
months (28.89; 95%CI: 21.19, 36.59 vs 42.38; 95%CI: 31.95, 52.81) and 6-months (22.91; 95%CI: 14.94,
30.87 vs 41.95; 95%CI: 31.17, 52.73).
Conclusion: Patients with COPD on honey showed better intermediate and long term changes in overall
QOL
Female sexual dysfunction: meanings and experiences in West Malaysia
No full textSubmission note: A thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the School of Psychology and Public Health, College of Health, Science and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora.Thesis with publications
Female sexual dysfunction: meanings and experiences in West Malaysia
No full textSubmission note: A thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the School of Psychology and Public Health, College of Health, Science and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora.Thesis with publications
Sexual dysfunction : social factors
No full textSexual dysfunction refers to the disturbance of any sexual response, or lack of pleasure, at any stage of sexual activity that results in impairment of individual social and sexual functioning and produces significant distress. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), male sexual dysfunction refers to the following sexual disorders: delayed ejaculation, premature (early) ejaculation, erectile disorder, and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Female sexual dysfunction includes female sexual interest/arousal disorder, female sexual orgasmic disorder, and genito-pelvic pain/ penetration disorder. When diagnosing sexual dysfunctions, in addition to medical factors, social factors—including personal, partner, relationship, cultural, and religious factors—should also be assessed. An understanding of these social influences can inform treatment and assist in alleviating individual distress
Sexual harassment
No full textSexual harassment is defined as unwanted advances of a sexual nature, including demands for sexual services, undesirable sexual suggestions, or other verbal, nonverbal, or physical acts of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is pervasive worldwide and is a common occupational hazard for women. Primarily, it manifests as gendered and sexist malevolence. It generally appears in three broad ways: (1) harassment, (2) unwanted sexual attention, and (3) sexual coercion. Sexual harassment is most often enacted by men against women, and although men also experience sexual harassment, women report feeling frightened and distressed as a result of sexual harassment more often than men do
Sexual dysfunction
No full textSexual dysfunction refers to the interruption of any sexual response phase, which includes sexual desire, sexual arousal, orgasm, and either sexual pain or lack of sexual pleasure, that leads to significant personal distress. This disorder is often diagnosed by a physician in accordance with the symptoms listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Sexual dysfunction has been attributed to multiple biological, psychological, cultural-religious, and relational factors. This entry presents an overview of sexual dysfunction from a historical perspective, focusing on changes in the differences of models of men-women sexual responses, the criteria for diagnosis, as well as a review of the prevalence and possible etiology and risk factors
The Association Between Marital Satisfaction, Depression, and Sexual Dysfunction Scores among Women at Six Months Postpartum in Kelantan, Malaysia
No full textINTRODUCTION: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) can significantly impact the quality of sexual relationships, potentially leading to marital dissatisfaction and depression if it occurs postnatally. However, there is limited research investigating FSD, marital satisfaction, and postnatal depression (PND) in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the association between FSD scores with marital satisfaction scores and depression scores among postpartum women in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted among 429 women at 6 months postpartum in four primary healthcare clinics in Kota Bharu district. They were required to answer the Malay Version of the Female Sexual Function Index-6 (MVFSFI-6), Golombok Rust Inventory of Marital State (MV-GRIMS), and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (MV-EDPS). The data was analysed using multiple linear regression. RESULTS: At six months postpartum, 52.5% were at risk of sexual dysfunction, 55.0% at risk of marital dissatisfaction, and 18.2% at risk of PND. The associations between FSD scores and marital dissatisfaction scores, as well as FSD scores and PND scores, were significant. CONCLUSION: The frequency of FSD could heighten the risks of marital dissatisfaction and depression in postpartum women. Thus, healthcare providers should holistically assess sexual issues in postpartum women and refer them for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent adverse outcomes
Sexual dysfunction among six months postpartum women in north-eastern Malaysia.
No full textFemale sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common problem among postpartum women. However, little is known about this topic in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors in postpartum women in Kelantan, Malaysia. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 452 sexually active women at six months postpartum from four primary care clinics in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. The participants were asked to fill in questionnaires consisting of sociodemographic information and the Malay Version of the Female Sexual Function Index-6. The data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. With a 95% response rate, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among sexually active, six months postpartum women was 52.4% (n = 225). FSD was significantly associated with the older husband's age (p = 0.034) and lower frequency of sexual intercourse (p<0.001). Therefore, the prevalence of postpartum sexual dysfunction in women is relatively high in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. Efforts should be made to raise awareness among healthcare providers about screening for FSD in postpartum women and for their counseling and early treatment
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