TABLE 3.
Results of the Massachusetts General Hospital-Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (MGH-SFQ) and of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). (Granada University Hospital, 2012-2013)
| MGH-SFQ | Controls | Psoriasis | p-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual interest | 3.7±0.8 | 2.9±1.4 | <0.001 |
| Sexual arousal | 3.8±0.8 | 3.0±1.3 | <0.001 |
| Orgasm | 3.7±0.8 | 3.1±1.3 | <0.001 |
| Erection (only male) | 3.9±0.2 | 3.2±1.1 | <0.001 |
| Global sexual satisfaction | 3.6±0.9 | 2.9±1.4 | <0.001 |
| Total score male | 19.3±3.2 | 16.2±5.3 | 0.002 |
| Total score female | 14.6±3.9 | 11.2±5.6 | 0.002 |
| Individuals with sexual dysfunction (%) | 14 (17.5) | 43 (53.7) | <0.001 |
| HADS | Controls | Psoriasis | p-values |
| Signs of anxiety (HADS-A 8≤) | 16 (20.0) | 40 (50.0) | <0.001 |
| Signs of depression (HADS-D 8≤) | 4 (4.9) | 26 (32.5) | <0.001 |
| Signs of anxiety and/or depression | 17 (21.5) | 43 (53.7) | <0.001 |
| (HADS-D 8≤ and/or HADS-A 8≤) |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation and as percentage (number). MGH-SFQ: Each item is scored from 0 (completely reduced) to 4 (normal). Sexual dysfunction: score less than 20 for males and less than 16 for females. HADS-A: anxiety subscale. HADS-D: depression subscale.