Coping, Quality of Life, and Psychosexual Dysfunctions among Hemodialy

Chronic kidney disease is a world-wide public-health problem in which most of the physical functions of the body are affected including sexual functions. Sexual health is an important aspect of Quality of life (QoL), therefore, this study aimed to evaluate coping strategies, QoL and psychosexual dysfunctions among hemodialysis male patients and the provided nursing role. An exploratory descriptive cross sectional research design was conducted at the hemodialysis units of Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University. The data was collected from 100 hemodialysis male patients who corresponded to the inclusion criteria. Sociodemographic, and clinical data sheet, Arizona Sexual Experience Scale, Psychosexual Dysfunction Questionnaire (Male Version), Brief Coping Scale, Quality of Life Index, Dialysis Version, and a questionnaire assessing the Nurses' Role in the Management of Psychosexual Dysfunctions in Hemodialysis Male Patients were used to achieve the purpose of the study. Results revealed that (94%) of the studied patients expressed psychosexual dysfunctions while only 6% expressed good psychosexual functions.