Comparison of Online Sexual Activity Among Iranian Individuals With and Without Substance Use Disorder

A Case-Control Study

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ID15523830
AutoresShiva Soraya (0000-0002-0985-9319, Iran University of Medical Sciences), Vahid Rashedi (0000-0002-3972-3789, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences), Mahdieh Saeidi (0000-0003-2990-3046, Iran University of Medical Sciences), Pooria Hashemi (Iran University of Medical Sciences), Fatemeh Hadi (0000-0002-1292-8290, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences), Hamidreza Ahmadkhaniha (0000-0003-0023-3544, Iran University of Medical Sciences), Mohammadreza Shalbafan (0000-0002-4536-3441, Iran University of Medical Sciences, autor correspondente)
Ano2022
Volume13
Páginas889528-889528
Data de publicação2022-07-22
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
EditoraFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2022.889528
PMID35935427
OpenAlexW4286717545
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas23

The most important practical concerns in addiction medicine are the non-substance addiction and related addictive behaviors among individuals with substance use disorder. On the other hand, technological advances, and easy access have increased the frequency of online sexual activities (OSAs) as one of these behaviors. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of OSAs, based on the Internet Sex Screening Test (ISST) scores, among 60 patients with substance use disorder referred to Iran Psychiatric Hospital and 60 non-dependent individuals. The results showed significant negative correlations between the ISST scores and age, age at the onset of substance use, and substance use duration. There was a significant difference between the ISST scores of the case and control groups ( P = 0.001). Patients who start using substances at an early age and have a great duration of substance use are more likely to engage in other addictive behaviors such as OSAs. Therefore, it is critical to consider OSAs and other addictive behaviors in patients with substance use disorder to provide better care for this vulnerable community

Addiction · Psychiatry · Psychoactive substance · Substance abuse · Substance dependence · Substance use · Clinical Psychology · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology