'I accept his manhood is on life-support': a qualitative understanding of the impact of diabetes on sexual relationships among men and women living with type 2 diabetes and their partners in South Africa.

Myrna van PinxterenPeter DelobelleNaomi LevittKirsten SmithBuyelwa Majikela-DlangamandlaNuala McGrath

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2023)

PLWD and their partners need more informational support to increase their understanding of diabetes associated sexual dysfunction and to decrease fears and anxiety. Strengthening communication within couples on sexual issues may empower them to find solutions to problems experienced. This may improve couples' relationships and quality of life, and indirectly result in better self-management of T2DM.

Keyphrases

mental health
type diabetes
south africa
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
oxidative stress
hiv testing
metabolic syndrome
depressive symptoms
men who have sex with men
weight loss
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected