Sexual Activity After Myocardial Infarction: Systematic Review

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Background:This systematic review was planned in order to determine the sexual activity which happen after myocardial infarction by reviewing the studies were conducted on this subject and provide clues which can guide treatment. Methodology: In the collection of data, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane, Science Direct, Pubmed, Ovid and Google Scholar data bases were used. In the study total of article, which was published in last 9 years in English language and examine sexual functions after myocardial infarction, were chosen. In the study, limited articles related to affection of sexual activity after myocardial infarction were obtained. Results: It was determined that case studies which were conducted experimentally randomized and nonrandomized controlled and definitive-relationship seeker-analytic research designs were used. In the studies, it was seen that individuals who were observed 3-24. months after myocardial infarction, experiences issues such as; relapse of myocardial infarction, experiencing pain, fear of death, lack of sexual interest, decrease in sexual dissatisfaction and frequency of sexual activity because of used medication. Conclusions: Positive effects of provided guidance/consulting and rehabilitation services before and after discharge on coping with sexual problems were determined. In this period, it is required that health professionals should be able to evaluate the sexual status of patient with cardiovascular disease in order to provide care for them so that they can take necessary actions for their well-being, caring and consulting services must be planned.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Counseling
• education
• sexual health
• sexual behavior
• post myocardial injury

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