Key result
A scoping review of 24 studies found that sexual health education for ACS survivors is limited by macro (societal), meso (healthcare environment), and micro (provider-patient relationship) factors.
Why the study?
Sexual health education is recommended for acute coronary syndrome survivors but is not routinely provided.
What factors shape the provision of sexual health education for adults with acute coronary syndrome?
Population
24 included studies on adults with acute coronary syndrome
Design
Scoping review
Authors
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Multilevel barriers limit sexual health education for ACS survivors; supports targeted sex-positive interventions to address gaps and distress.
What factors shape the provision of sexual health education for adults with acute coronary syndrome?
A sex-positive approach is needed to overcome macro, meso, and micro barriers to providing sexual health education for ACS survivors, which may reduce fear, depression, and anxiety.
Hyde et al. (2019) conducted a review in Acute coronary syndrome (n=24). Sexual health education provision was evaluated on Factors influencing lack of provision of sexual health education. A scoping review of 24 studies found that sexual health education for ACS survivors is limited by macro (societal), meso (healthcare environment), and micro (provider-patient relationship) factors.