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ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2023

Daily living activities' performance by male diabetics with sexual dysfunction in South Africa.

Mabitsela H Mphasha, Tebogo M Mothiba, Linda Skaal

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Article in African journal of primary health care & family medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Diabetes knowledge levels among patients in Mhlontlo, South Africa: A quantitative study.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2025
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mabitsela H MphashaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Healthcare Sciences, University of Limpopo, Polokwane. pitso85@gmail.com.
Tebogo M Mothiba
Linda Skaal
University of Limpopo · ZA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSexual dysfunction (SD) is a common complication among men living with diabetes (MLWD), which adds to stresses induced by medical condition. Effect of stress on their daily living activities has been only poorly described.

aimThis study aimed to explore the behaviour and challenges of MLWD experiencing SD in respect of daily living activities.

settingFive clinics in Senwabarwana in Limpopo province.

methodsQualitative approach and phenomenological exploratory design were adopted to collect data from 15 male participants selected from five clinics using purposive homogeneous sampling. One-on-one interviews were conducted using voice recorders, and field notes were taken of non-verbal cues. Unstructured interview guide with principal question enabled instructive probing to be conducted. Data were analysed using eight steps of Tesch's inductive, descriptive and open coding technique.

resultsParticipants reported stressful experiences, difficulty coping with diabetes and its accompanying complication of SD that led to fear of losing their wives. They indicated that as a result of stress and difficulty in coping with the condition, they were engaged in less physical activity than before their diagnosis.

conclusionSexual dysfunction is prevalent among male diabetics and often feel stressed and worried about losing their wives. They struggle to cope with conditions to the point where they are less capable of performing tasks than they were before diagnosis. These outcomes are critical issues that should be addressed in any diabetes treatment strategy.Contribution: Support-based collaboration of healthcare providers with spouses and revision of South African diabetes management strategy to incorporate healthy coping strategies are recommended.

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Diabetes MellitusSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalActivities of Daily LivingHumansMaleMenQualitative ResearchSouth Africaactivities of daily living.coping with stressfear of losing wifemen living with diabetessexual dysfunction

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PMID37526558
PMCPMC10476452
OpenAlexW4383747019

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