The impact of Behçet’s disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study
Authors: Sweeting, F. and Arden-Close, E.
Journal: Chronic Illness
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-267
eISSN: 1745-9206
ISSN: 1742-3953
DOI: 10.1177/1742395320945210
Abstract:Objective: Behçet’s disease is a rare and incurable condition where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. Behçet’s can cause blood clots and ulcerations to form in every organ and system in the body, including deep and painful genital ulceration. The psychological impact of the disease on intimacy and relationships is unexplored. This study aimed to explore how the disease impacts on female patients’ intimate partner relationships. Methods: Participants were seven female, UK patients with Behçet’s disease who were in committed relationships. In depth, semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 80 minutes were conducted via video conferencing about participants’ sexual functioning and intimate relationships. Data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results: Patients’ sexual relationships and intimacy were impacted by issues due to lack of knowledge of symptoms (misdiagnosis of herpes), issues due to symptoms (genital manifestations, painful sex, exhaustion), difficulties communicating with medical professionals, medication, partner support, and support from fellow Behçet’s patients. Discussion: Female Behçet’s patients are at risk of developing psychological problems with intimacy due to symptoms, lack of knowledge of symptoms, and negative impacts of medication. Intimacy needs to be discussed in medical consultations so these issues can be addressed before a lack of intimacy negatively impacts relationships.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/34410/
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The impact of Behçet's disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study.
Authors: Sweeting, F. and Arden-Close, E.
Journal: Chronic Illn
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-267
eISSN: 1745-9206
DOI: 10.1177/1742395320945210
Abstract:OBJECTIVE: Behçet's disease is a rare and incurable condition where the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue. Behçet's can cause blood clots and ulcerations to form in every organ and system in the body, including deep and painful genital ulceration. The psychological impact of the disease on intimacy and relationships is unexplored. This study aimed to explore how the disease impacts on female patients' intimate partner relationships. METHODS: Participants were seven female, UK patients with Behçet's disease who were in committed relationships. In depth, semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 80 minutes were conducted via video conferencing about participants' sexual functioning and intimate relationships. Data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. RESULTS: Patients' sexual relationships and intimacy were impacted by issues due to lack of knowledge of symptoms (misdiagnosis of herpes), issues due to symptoms (genital manifestations, painful sex, exhaustion), difficulties communicating with medical professionals, medication, partner support, and support from fellow Behçet's patients. DISCUSSION: Female Behçet's patients are at risk of developing psychological problems with intimacy due to symptoms, lack of knowledge of symptoms, and negative impacts of medication. Intimacy needs to be discussed in medical consultations so these issues can be addressed before a lack of intimacy negatively impacts relationships.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/34410/
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The impact of Behcet's disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study
Authors: Sweeting, F. and Arden-Close, E.
Journal: CHRONIC ILLNESS
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-267
eISSN: 1745-9206
ISSN: 1742-3953
DOI: 10.1177/1742395320945210
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/34410/
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The impact of Behçet's disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study.
Authors: Sweeting, F. and Arden-Close, E.
Journal: Chronic illness
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-267
eISSN: 1745-9206
ISSN: 1742-3953
DOI: 10.1177/1742395320945210
Abstract:Objective
Behçet's disease is a rare and incurable condition where the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue. Behçet's can cause blood clots and ulcerations to form in every organ and system in the body, including deep and painful genital ulceration. The psychological impact of the disease on intimacy and relationships is unexplored. This study aimed to explore how the disease impacts on female patients' intimate partner relationships.Methods
Participants were seven female, UK patients with Behçet's disease who were in committed relationships. In depth, semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 80 minutes were conducted via video conferencing about participants' sexual functioning and intimate relationships. Data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.Results
Patients' sexual relationships and intimacy were impacted by issues due to lack of knowledge of symptoms (misdiagnosis of herpes), issues due to symptoms (genital manifestations, painful sex, exhaustion), difficulties communicating with medical professionals, medication, partner support, and support from fellow Behçet's patients.Discussion
Female Behçet's patients are at risk of developing psychological problems with intimacy due to symptoms, lack of knowledge of symptoms, and negative impacts of medication. Intimacy needs to be discussed in medical consultations so these issues can be addressed before a lack of intimacy negatively impacts relationships.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/34410/
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The impact of Behçet's disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study.
Authors: Sweeting, F. and Arden-Close, E.
Journal: Chronic illness
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Pages: 255-267
ISSN: 1742-3953
Abstract:OBJECTIVE: Behçet's disease is a rare and incurable condition where the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue. Behçet's can cause blood clots and ulcerations to form in every organ and system in the body, including deep and painful genital ulceration. The psychological impact of the disease on intimacy and relationships is unexplored. This study aimed to explore how the disease impacts on female patients' intimate partner relationships. METHODS: Participants were seven female, UK patients with Behçet's disease who were in committed relationships. In depth, semi-structured interviews lasting approximately 80 minutes were conducted via video conferencing about participants' sexual functioning and intimate relationships. Data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. RESULTS: Patients' sexual relationships and intimacy were impacted by issues due to lack of knowledge of symptoms (misdiagnosis of herpes), issues due to symptoms (genital manifestations, painful sex, exhaustion), difficulties communicating with medical professionals, medication, partner support, and support from fellow Behçet's patients. DISCUSSION: Female Behçet's patients are at risk of developing psychological problems with intimacy due to symptoms, lack of knowledge of symptoms, and negative impacts of medication. Intimacy needs to be discussed in medical consultations so these issues can be addressed before a lack of intimacy negatively impacts relationships.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/34410/
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