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This study aims to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in stroke patients and its relationship with psychological and quality of life factors.

July 26, 2026NeurorehabilitationOpen Access

The Association of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life with Sexual Function in Young-to-Middle-Aged Stroke Patients: A Case-Control Study

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This study aims to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in stroke patients and its relationship with psychological and quality of life factors.
Case-control design with 30 stroke patients and 30 matched controls.
Utilized Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for data collection.
Examined associations between sexual function and psychological distress as well as quality of life measures.
Stroke patients had higher ASEX scores: 19.3 ± 6.6 compared to controls at 13.0 ± 3.1 (p < 0.001).
Higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients compared to controls (p = 0.004).
Significant association between sexual function and SSQOL Energy, Thinking, and Language domains (p < 0.05), and HADS-Depression (r = 0.450, p = 0.013).

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Case-control study evaluates sexual dysfunction prevalence related to quality of life and psychological distress in young-to-middle-aged stroke patients, suggesting holistic rehabilitation needs.

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Ozakgul et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a825d3aea3239cd78a89 https://doi.org/10.1177/10538135261468010

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Case-control study evaluates sexual dysfunction prevalence related to quality of life and psychological distress in young-to-middle-aged stroke patients, suggesting holistic rehabilitation needs.

The Association of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life with Sexual Function in Young-to-Middle-Aged Stroke Patients: A Case-Control Study

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The Association of Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life with Sexual Function in Young-to-Middle-Aged Stroke Patients: A Case-Control Study

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