Are depression and poor sexual health neglected comorbidities? Evidence from a population sample.

Nigel FieldPhilip PrahCatherine H MercerGreta RaitMichael KingJackie A CassellClare TantonLaura HeathKirstin R MitchellSoazig CliftonJessica DattaKaye WellingsAnne M JohnsonPam Sonnenberg

Published in: BMJ open (2016)

Depression, measured by reported treatment, was strongly associated with sexual risk behaviours, reduced sexual function and increased use of sexual health services, with many people reporting help doing so from a family doctor. The sexual health of depressed people needs consideration in primary care, and mental health assessment might benefit people attending sexual health services.

Keyphrases

mental health
primary care
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
mental illness
adverse drug
emergency department
combination therapy
smoking cessation
replacement therapy
electronic health record