SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN ADULT PATIENT WITH ANXIETY DISORDER AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF TRIPURA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a significant yet under-recognized co-morbidity in patients with anxiety disorders, with substantial evidence of association and considerable impact on quality of life. The prevalence and impact remain underexplored, particularly in Eastern India. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in adults with anxiety disorders and assesses the impact on quality of life using standardized assessment tools. Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Psychiatry, Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital over a 24 Months. A total of 120 consecutive patients aged 18-60 years with ICD-10 confirmed anxiety disorders were assessed after fulfilling inclusion andexclusion criteria. Arizona Sexual Experience (ASEX) scale and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire tools were applied.