Literature Review about Sexual Adjustment for Chronic Illness and Disabilities.
- Author:
Sun Yong KIM
1
Author Information
1. Nursing Department, Korea University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
sexuality;
chronic illness;
disabilities
- MeSH:
Chronic Disease*;
Disabled Persons;
Humans;
Mentally Disabled Persons;
Nursing;
Quality of Life;
Rehabilitation;
Sexual Behavior;
Sexuality
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
1997;4(1):7-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Improving quality of life can be achieved by rehabilitating one socially and restoring their sexual life. Holistic care for persons with disabilities means the rehabilitation nurse intervenes when problems of sexual function are discovered, observed, or expressed. However, most people with chronic illnesses and disabilities must confront prevalent myths about their sexual nature and abilities. These myths often have their basis in the notion, common in our society, that the only people who are sexual are those who are young and beautiful. People who are obese, old, or do not conform to current standards of sexual attractiveness are usually deemed as asexual or undesirable. These narrow stereotypes have been particularly damaging to physically or mentally disabled people. People with chronic illnesses and disabilities often have special needs regarding their sexual behavior. Most of us will confront chronic illness or disability in our own lives to some degree. In addition, illness or disability can occur at any age. In this study, I discuss some of the special needs of people with chronic illnesses and disabilities and the methods of coping with those needs. I also discuss some of the sexual concerns that people with chronic illnesses and disabilities have in common, and the assessment of sexual function and nursing strategies through literature review.
