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The association of sexual dysfunction and substance use among a community epidemiological sample

Johnson, Sharon D., Phelps, Deborah L., Cottler, Linda B.·2004·Archives of Sexual Behavior

Abstract

This study examines the prevalence of DSM-III sexual dysfunctions and their association with comorbid drug and alcohol use in a community epidemiologic sample. The data for these analyses are based on the Epidemiological Catchment Area Project, a multistage probability study of the incidence and prevalence of psychiatric disorders in the general population conducted in 1981-83. Only the sample of 3,004 adult community residents in the St. Louis area was queried on DSM-III sexual dysfunctions of inhibited orgasm, functional dyspareunia (painful sex), inhibited sexual excitement (i.e., lack of erection/arousal), and inhibited sexual desire. There was a prevalence rate of 11% for inhibited orgasm, 13% for painful sex, 5% for inhibited sexual excitement, 7% for inhibited sexual desire, and 26% for any of these sexual dysfunctions (14% for men and 33% for women). The prevalence of qualifying lifetime substance use among the population was 37%, with males meeting more drug and alcohol use criteria than females. After controlling for demographics, health status variables, and psychiatric comorbidity (depression disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and residual disorders), inhibited orgasm was associated with marijuana and alcohol use. Painful sex was associated with illicit drug use and marijuana use. Inhibited sexual excitement was more likely among illicit drug users. Inhibited sexual desire was not associated with drug or alcohol use.

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Authors
Johnson, S. D., Phelps, D. L., & Cottler, L. B.
Affiliations
  • Washington University in St. Louis (US)
  • Fontbonne University (US)
Corresponding author
Johnson, Sharon D.
Venue
Archives of Sexual Behavior
Published
2004-02
Volume
33
Issue
1
Pages
55-63
ISSN
  • 0004-0002 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2800
OpenAlex
W1995632681
Cited by
205
References
38
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Archives of Sexual Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (T32MH017104, T32 MH17104-18)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
sexual dysfunction, substance use, dyspareunia, cannabis use, alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, prevalence, psychiatric comorbidity, sex differences
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Marijuana Abuse, Catchment Area, Health, Female, Health Status, Humans, Life Style, Male, Middle Aged, Missouri, Regression Analysis, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, Time Factors, Cohort Studies, Incidence, Prevalence, Substance-Related Disorders, Alcohol-Related Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

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