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need to talk about sexuality after stroke

There is need to talk about sexuality after stroke: Study on Business Standard. A recent study has found that stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality, while health professionals rarely address the topic during rehabilitation. <br>

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need to talk about sexuality after stroke

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  1. There is need to talk about sexuality after stroke

  2. Health News : A recent study has found that stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality, while health professionals rarely address the topic during rehabilitation. According to the research, Stroke survivors and their partners are not adequately supported to deal with changes to their relationships, self- identity, gender roles, and intimacy following a stroke. The finding is supported by data stating that as few as 15 percent of patients receive information on intimate relations post-stroke, despite clinical guideline recommendations. Dr Margaret McGrath, lead author of the study said, “Issues around post-stroke sexuality and where to seek support are rarely discussed with stroke survivors or their loved ones despite numerous interactions with medical, rehabilitation and counselling staff.” “Sexuality and disability is viewed as a taboo topic so stroke survivors don’t know how to talk about it and health…Read more

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