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Tong-Hui: Sexual Function and Communication in Couples with a Diabetic Partner

Abstract

Sexual function may be affected by diabetes complications, often resulting in marriage difficulties. This study introduced ‘I-message' as a communication technique. This study is to understand Gottman's dysfunctional communication between the couple so that they do not use it. Therefore, this study aims to help married couples with diabetic partner to better understand sexual function affected by the diabetes and thereby communicate happily with each other using the ‘I-message' technique.

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Fig. 1.
The incidence of sexual dysfunction in patients with diabetes. EF, erectile function; IS, sexual intercourse satisfaction; OF, organic function; SD, sexual desire; OS, overall satisfaction, ∗P < 0.05. Adapted from Lee JY et al. Korean J Urol 2001;42:334–40[4].
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