Table 4 The theme and sub-theme extracted from the data
From: Sexual needs of people with schizophrenia: a descriptive phenomenological study
Theme | Sub-theme |
|---|---|
Multiple barriers hinder sexual activity | Psychotic symptoms Side effects of antipsychotics Rapid looming environmental changes Neglect and discrimination of sexuality |
Significance of sex | Reproduction Form an intimate partnership Enjoy the pleasure of body and mind |
Conditions for fulfilling sexual needs | Professional sexual knowledge Space for sexual activity Objects of sexual activity |