Sexual Function and Communication in Couples with a Diabetic Partner.
10.4093/jkd.2014.15.2.110
- Author:
Tong Hui KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Social Work, Sang-gye Paik Hospital, InJe University, Seoul, Korea. Swer@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
Sexual function;
Communication
- MeSH:
Diabetes Complications;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Family Characteristics*;
Marriage
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2014;15(2):110-115
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Sexual function may be affected by diabetes complications, often resulting in marriage difficulties. This study introduced 'I-message' as a communication technique. This study is to understand Gottman's dysfunctional communication between the couple so that they do not use it. Therefore, this study aims to help married couples with diabetic partner to better understand sexual function affected by the diabetes and thereby communicate happily with each other using the 'I-message' technique.
