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Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis
Rheumatology International, 45 (2025), 2; 42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5
Rogoznica, Marija; Radić, Mislav; Belančić, Andrej; Skroče, Kristina; Vurić, Karla; Kehler, Tatjana

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Rogoznica, M., Radić, M., Belančić, A., Skroče, K., Vurić, K. & Kehler, T. (2025). Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis. Rheumatology International, 45. (2). doi: 10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5

Rogoznica, Marija, et al. "Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis." Rheumatology International, vol. 45, no. 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5

Rogoznica, Marija, Mislav Radić, Andrej Belančić, Kristina Skroče, Karla Vurić and Tatjana Kehler. "Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis." Rheumatology International 45, no. 2 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5

Rogoznica, M., et al. (2025) 'Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis', Rheumatology International, 45(2). doi: 10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5

Rogoznica M, Radić M, Belančić A, Skroče K, Vurić K, Kehler T. Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis. Rheumatology International [Internet]. 2025 February 04 [cited 2025 April 10];45(2). doi: 10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5

M. Rogoznica, M. Radić, A. Belančić, K. Skroče, K. Vurić and T. Kehler, "Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis", Rheumatology International, vol. 45, no. 2, February 2025. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:184:894017. [Accessed: 10 April 2025]

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Title (english)Sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis– a cross-sectional analysis
AuthorMarija Rogoznica
AuthorMislav Radić
AuthorAndrej Belančić
AuthorKristina Skroče
AuthorKarla Vurić
AuthorTatjana Kehler
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Pharmacology)
Author's institutionUniversity of Rijeka
Faculty of Medicine
(Department of Rehabilitatiom Medicine)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Abstract (english)
Axial spondyloarthritis (ax-SpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease which causes a major deterioration of both physical and mental health. This research aimed to assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD), decreased quality of life (QoL), and depressive and anxiety symptoms in women with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). A cross-sectional study was performed, involving 60 sexually active women with nr-axSpA and an age-matched group of 60 healthy women. Data were gathered through patient records and three standardized tools: the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Short Form-36 (SF-36). Sexual dysfunction was found to be more prevalent in the nr-axSpA group (65% vs. 40%, p < 0.01). The mean FSFI result was substantially lower in patients than in healthy controls (19.71 +/- 11.32 vs. 24.75 +/- 8.36, p < 0.01) with significant differences of the scores in desire, arousal, lubrication and pain caused during intercourse. Women with nr-axSpA also experienced higher levels of anxiety (HADS-A: 8.52 +/- 3.62 vs. 5.88 +/- 3.83, p < 0.01) and depression (HADS-D: 6.27 +/- 3.38 vs. 3.28 +/- 2.77, p < 0.01). They also had lower physical (171.0 +/- 72.9 vs. 301.5 +/- 81.2, p < 0.01) and mental (204.9 +/- 83.9 vs. 277.1 +/- 74.5, p < 0.01) QoL scores. Women diagnosed with nr-axSpA are more prone to sexual dysfunction, increased anxiety and depression, and have a significantly worsened quality of life. The obtained results accentuate the necessity of addressing the patients' physical as well as their emotional issues through a comprehensive approach.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleRheumatology International
Numberingvol. 45, no. 2, 42
e-ISSN1437-160X
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:184:894017
Publication2025-02-04
Document URLhttps://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00296-025-05788-5
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