MASALAH KEBUTUHAN SEKSUAL PADA PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK YANG MENJALANI TERAPI HAEMODIALISA

Abstract

Sexual problems are most important problem in CRF patients undergoing
hemodialysis. Feelings of shame and guilt for having sexual problems can cause a fear
that the problem will recur and eventually make a person avoid a sexual situation.
Haemodialisa interview results in patients admitted in hospitals Curup decreased in terms
of sexuality, quickly tired during intercourse, fatigue, and less passionate. This study
aimed to obtain sexual needs of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing
Haemodialisa. This study uses qualitative research with phenomenological approach. The
result showed that most informants are still sexual activity, four informants told decline
and experiencing problems while two informants have no problems and all the informants
complain quickly limp, tired and lackluster while undergoing sexual activity. 5 informants
said there are problems since suffering a disease with chronic renal failure and one
informant said that because of the age factor. This study is recommended to do health
education to couples, families and communities to always provide support to patients in
order to live life with optimism.