Adverse drug reactions on sexual functioning (sADRs) may seriously decrease a person's quality of life. This topic is barely discussed in healthcare practice, partly because of little knowledge... Show moreAdverse drug reactions on sexual functioning (sADRs) may seriously decrease a person's quality of life. This topic is barely discussed in healthcare practice, partly because of little knowledge about the association between drugs and sexual function. Research in this thesis supplements this knowledge with quantitative methods, identifying drugs associated with sADRs and taking the first steps in characterizing the population with these drugs in use. In the second part of the thesis, qualitative methods were used to describe the current practice and the potential role of healthcare providers regarding sADRs in primary care, especially in the community pharmacy. With the acquired knowledge, materials have been developed for primary healthcare providers to discuss and agree on local policy about sADRs in their own region. Initial experiences with these materials showed greater awareness of the subject among the healthcare providers concerned. Show less
