The effects of SSRIs on sexual function in college students

Authors

Adriana Ivette Sanchez, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

8-2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Frederick A. Ernst

Second Advisor

Dr. Cheryl Fielding

Third Advisor

Dr. Russell Eisenman

Abstract

The present study will investigate the effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) on sexual function in college students. Depression is the most prevalent disorder individuals’ encounter. Depression could occur at any age but is most prevalent at 25-years to 44-years of age. The most common treatment is antidepressant specifically SSRIs, but it’s most common side effect is sexual dysfunction. The study includes 328 participants. The average age of the participants is 23.9 years old and had a standard deviation of 6.8. The participants answered a questionnaire asking about their sexual function. This study resulted with a very low sample size of depressed participants. Therefore, a descriptive analysis was conducted to examine how college students responded to sexual function/ dysfunction questions.

Comments

Copyright 2010 Adriana Ivette Sanchez. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American