The Effect of COVID-19 and Its Control Measures on Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples in Kenya
The Effect of COVID-19 and Its Control Measures on Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples in Kenya
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Osur, Prof. Joachim
Ireri, Edward Mugambi
Esho, Tammary
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Elsevier Inc.
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Abstract
Background: COVID-19 was first diagnosed in Kenya in March 2020 following which the government instituted control measures which could have affected people's sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life including restrictions in travels; ban on alcohol consumption and closure of bars; 9 pm to 5 am curfew; ban on political rallies, and closure of many workplaces with people being encouraged to work from home.
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Conclusion: There was perceived increase in dissatisfaction with sex which could be a pointer to the falling quality of life during COVID-19 pandemic especially among the most sexually active men aged 31-50 years living in places where COVID-19 control measures are being stringently implemented. Osur J, Ireri EM, Esho T. The Effect of COVID-19 and Its Control Measures on Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples in Kenya. Sex Med 2021;9:100354.
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COVID-19 Curfew, COVID-19 Lockdown, Married Couples, Sexual Dissatisfaction
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Osur, J., Ireri, E. M., & Esho, T. (2021). The Effect of COVID-19 and Its Control Measures on Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples in Kenya. Sexual medicine, 9(3), 100354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100354