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    Obesity, mental health, and sexual dysfunction: A critical review

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    Authors
    Esfahani, S.
    Pal, Sebely
    Date
    2018
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Esfahani, S. and Pal, S. 2018. Obesity, mental health, and sexual dysfunction: A critical review. Health Psychology Open. 5 (2).
    Source Title
    Health Psychology Open
    DOI
    10.1177/2055102918786867
    ISSN
    2055-1029
    School
    School of Public Health
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/70920
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © The Author(s) 2018. Obesity has profound medical, psychological, and emotional consequences and is associated with sexual difficulties. Little is known regarding the interrelationship between obesity and sexual functioning from a psychological perspective, and less is known regarding treatment options. This review examines these issues and considers various treatments. Literature searches were conducted to locate original research, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses of obesity, overweight, sexual function, sexual dysfunction, psychological health, mental health, and weight loss. Research demonstrates an association between obesity, mental health, and sexual functioning, but has failed to identify casual pathways between these conditions. Clarifying such pathways is necessary to inform treatment guidelines for clinical practice.

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