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Revista da SBPH

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BRITTO, Rodrigo  e  BENETTI, Sílvia Pereira da Cruz. Anxiety, depression and personality characteristics in men with sexual dysfunction. Rev. SBPH [online]. 2010, vol.13, n.2, pp.243-258. ISSN 1516-0858.

Sexual dysfunction is considered a public health problem due to its high incidence on men throughout different age groups. The sexual performance is one aspect which influences the quality of human well-being, since it is a key element in identity organization and individual personality. Cases of sexual dysfunction can be originated by emotional states, such as anxiety and depression, as well as originate them. The objective of this study is to investigate personality characteristics and the incidence of anxiety and depression in men with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. The Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Bateria Fatorial de Personalidade (BFP) were used to evaluate 42 patients from an andrology clinic in Porto Alegre, with a diagnostic of psychogenic sexual dysfunction and ages between 18 and 45 years old. Data were computed through quantitative descriptive and inferential statistic analysis. With this study, we aimed to gain a better understanding in relation to emotional aspects and personality of these patients, contributing to its treatment.

Palavras-chave : Personality; Depression; Anxiety; Sexual dysfunction.

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