Table 4.
Functional impact concepts emerging from patient interviews
| Sexual impact concepts | Frequency of mention, n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Spontaneous | After probing | |
| Decreased sexual frequency | 16 (80) | 7 (35) | 9 (45) |
| Worsening of genital psoriasis symptoms after sexual activity | 16 (80) | 12 (60) | 4 (20) |
| Negative effects on sexual experience | 16 (80) | 13 (65) | 3 (15) |
| Avoidance of sexual relationships | 15 (75) | 12 (60) | 3 (15) |
| Reduced sexual desire | 11 (55) | 2 (10) | 9 (45) |
n number of patients