The effect of stoma self‐efficacy of people with stoma on their sexual function and satisfaction

Abstract Aim The aim of this research is to determine the effect of stoma self‐efficacy of people with stoma on their sexual function and satisfaction. Method This descriptive research was carried out between November 2022 and May 2023. One hundred and forty people with stoma were included in the research. A descriptive information form, a visual analogue scale (VAS) for satisfaction with sexual life, the Stoma Self‐Efficacy Scale (Stoma SE) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were used for the research. Results According to the findings of the research, it was established that 90% of the participants had sexual dysfunction according to the ASEX. The average VAS satisfaction with sexual life score was 2.77 ± 3.19, the average Stoma SE Total score was 76.26 ± 19.63 and the average ASEX score was 21.62 ± 7.88. The VAS‐satisfaction with sexual life score of the participants had a positive relationship with the social self‐efficacy score and a negative relationship with the ASEX score. There was a negative relationship between the social self‐efficacy score and the ASEX score of the participants. It has been determined that the social self‐efficacy scores of the participants affect their ASEX and VAS‐satisfaction with sexual life scores. Conclusion Development of care self‐efficacy is as critical as the development of social self‐efficacy for people with stoma. Development of social self‐efficacy by people with stoma can contribute to their sexual function and satisfaction with sexual life.