To evaluate the psychological correlates of sexual dysfunction using a standardized instruments.Methods. 46 male patients aged between 18 and 65 years old affected by EP (60,87 % ) and DE (47,83 % ) were administered the Cognitive Behavioural Assessment (CBA 2.0). Analysis of data was carried out using an automatic scoring and creating a graphic profile.
The 28,26 % of the participants showed an high score (> 95th percentile) at the STAI X-1 suggesting the presence of trait anxiety; the 39.16 % of the subjects reported experiences of social and emotional maladjustment and concomitant introversive personality traits at EPQ schedule (85-@95th percentile at subscales E and P) and depressive mood at scale 8 (questionnaire D). Finally, the 32.60 % did not present psychological conditions.
According to the literature, our findings demonstrates an high frequency of psychological distress in patients affected by sexual dysfunction (67 % ). The use of CBA 2.0 migth represent an useful tool for the diagnosis and early treatment of this kind of population.