Publications by authors named "Paraskevi-Sofia Kirana"
Background: Although the use of the Web has brought major advances in every step of the research process, this also comes with several methodological challenges.
Aim: The article presents the European Society for Sexual Medicine's position statements on key methodological concerns relative to Web-based research in sexual medicine.
Methods: The authors conducted a systematic scoping review of articles using Web-based research methods in sexual medicine.
Background: Opportunities and pitfalls of e-health have been described and assessed in various health domains, but in the field of sexual health, the respective literature is limited.
Aim: The aim of this document is to present the European Society of Sexual Medicine's (ESSM) current position statement on e-sexual health.
Methods: This statement article is an expert opinion-based proposal that was developed under the auspices of the ESSM with input from the e-sexual health subcommittee of the ESSM Scientific Committee.
The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health process of care (POC) for management of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) algorithm was developed to provide evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of HSDD in women by health care professionals. Affecting 10% of adult females, HSDD is associated with negative emotional and psychological states and medical conditions including depression. The algorithm was developed using a modified Delphi method to reach consensus among the 17 international panelists representing multiple disciplines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Recent research suggests that none of the current theoretical models can sufficiently describe women's sexual response, because several factors and situations can influence this.
Aim: To explore individual variations of a sexual model that describes women's sexual responses and to assess the association of endorsement of that model with sexual dysfunctions and reasons to engage in sexual activity.
Methods: A sample of 157 randomly selected hospital employees completed self-administered questionnaires.
Introduction: A detailed sexual history is the cornerstone for all sexual problem assessments and sexual dysfunction diagnoses. Diagnostic evaluation is based on an in-depth sexual history, including sexual and gender identity and orientation, sexual activity and function, current level of sexual function, overall health and comorbidities, partner relationship and interpersonal factors, and the role of cultural and personal expectations and attitudes.
Aim: To propose key steps in the diagnostic evaluation of sexual dysfunctions, with special focus on the use of symptom scales and questionnaires.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate - for the first time in Greece - patients' attitudes toward patient-centered care, by identifying the impact of socio-demographic factors, health condition, social support and religious beliefs.
Methods: 454 Hospitalized patients were interviewed on the first day of their scheduled admission, answering demographic questions and the following questionnaires: Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS), Autonomy Preference Index (API), Short Form SF-12v2 Health Survey, God Locus of Health Control (GLHC) and Perceived Available Support (PAS).
Results: Mean PPOS and API scores were: PPOS Sharing 3.
Introduction: Despite its importance for epidemiological and clinical reasons, relatively few studies investigated determinants of bother or distress associated with sexual problems.
Aim: To assess perception of bother from sexual concerns and examine its role in predicting treatment-seeking.
Main Outcome Measures: The Brief Sexual Symptom Checklist and two single-item questions were used to assess type of sexual problems, level of bother, and treatment-seeking behavior.
Background: Few comparisons have been made of health care seeking behaviour for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) between men and women, as well as trends across age groups.
Objective: To investigate the bother from LUTS and effect on health care seeking in both men and women of different age groups and in comparison between the two genders.
Design, Setting, And Participants: A representative cross section of each of 13 clinics of a general academic hospital, with equal numbers of subjects recruited in each of six design cells that were defined by age (18-40, 41-60, 61-80 yr) and gender.
A conceptual framework for the evolution of sexual medicine and a model for the development of alternative sexual health services: 10-year experience of the center for sexual and reproductive health.
J Sex Med
September 2009
Introduction: Sexual health services are limited and inadequate to reduce factors that hinder treatment and adequate care, despite the growing interest for public awareness and prevention strategies.
Aim: The aim of this study was to present an integrative conceptual framework, which led to the development of a model of alternative sexual health services and the 10-year experience of the practice of the service.
Main Outcome Measures: Multiple-level needs assessments.
Purpose: To explore the life satisfaction of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) and to examine the relation between severity of ED and life satisfaction.
Materials And Methods: The study sample was recruited from patients who presented in an andrologic outpatient clinic complaining of ED. All patients underwent the basic clinical evaluation and were assessed by the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF) and the Life Satisfaction Inventory (LSI).
Purpose: To describe the development and assess the outcome of a workshop on erectile dysfunction (ED) management based on participating physicians evaluations.
Method: The study involved physicians who attended a workshop offered throughout the country, during a 3-year period. The workshop included tutorials, video-based dramatizations, and role-play sessions.