Investigation of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Therapy, Perceived Spousal Support and Sexual Dysfunction in Female Liver Recipients

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dc.contributor.authorBulbuloglu, Semra
dc.contributor.authorSahin, Sennur Kula
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-19T14:41:30Z
dc.date.available2024-05-19T14:41:30Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentİstinye Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractIntroductionLiver recipients to adhere to immunosuppressive therapy and cope with their health problems after liver transplantation are very important. Sexual dysfunction is common in transplant patients; however, previous studies mostly focused on male organ recipients. This study aimed to examine the adherence to immunosuppressive therapy, perceived spousal support, and sexual dysfunction in female liver recipients.MethodsThis is a descriptive study and included a total of 184 female liver recipients. Data collection was done at three different transplant centers. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Immunosuppressant Therapy Adherence Scale, the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale, and the Spouse Support Scale and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, regression analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis.ResultsThe mean age of female liver recipients was 41.03 +/- 6.77 years, 69.6% of them were married, and 60.3% had moderate income. Due to immunosuppressive drugs, 51.1% of them had gastrointestinal issues, 38.6% had diabetes mellitus and endocrine issues. In addition, 50% and 30.4% of them had full and moderate adherence to immunosuppressive therapy, respectively. In this study, it was determined that as the social support perception of female liver recipients increased, sexual life improved (p < 0.05).ConclusionsAs adherence to immunosuppressive therapy in female liver recipients increased, their sexual dysfunctions increased. There was a correlation between sexual dysfunction and spousal support in female liver recipients.Policy ImplicationsThis study emphasized the effect of immunosuppressive drugs on sexual dysfunctions in female liver recipients, therefore recommends that female liver recipients with sexual dysfunction be referred to psychotherapeutic practices.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s13178-023-00824-0
dc.identifier.endpage1567en_US
dc.identifier.issn1868-9884
dc.identifier.issn1553-6610
dc.identifier.issue4en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85160402565en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.startpage1561en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org10.1007/s13178-023-00824-0
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12713/5118
dc.identifier.volume20en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000997021300001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSpringeren_US
dc.relation.ispartofSexuality Research and Social Policyen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmz20240519_kaen_US
dc.subjectFemaleen_US
dc.subjectImmunosuppressiveen_US
dc.subjectLiveren_US
dc.subjectLiver Recipientsen_US
dc.subjectSexual Dysfunctionen_US
dc.subjectSpousal Supporten_US
dc.subjectTransplantationen_US
dc.titleInvestigation of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Therapy, Perceived Spousal Support and Sexual Dysfunction in Female Liver Recipientsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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