A STUDY OF SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN MALE PATIENTS WITH DHAT SYNDROME IN SOUTH EAST RAJASTHAN (HADOTI)

Dhat syndrome is a culture–bound disorder which manifests in the form of preoccupation regarding semen loss among patients in the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with vague multiple somatic and psychological complaints. 50 consecutive male patients were taken for study. International index of erectile function (IIEF) was applied for measuring the severity of sexual dysfunction.Majority of patients belonged to age group of 21 to 40 years (76%), were Hindus (88%), hailing from rural area  (54%), and middle socioeconomic status, 74% of the patients reported erectile dysfunction, 40% had orgasmic dysfunction, 84% had decreased sexual desire, 68% reported decreased satisfaction during intercourse and 80% reported decreased overall satisfaction.

Culture bound syndrome   Dhat syndrome   sexual dysfunction