Sexual adjustment among upper class Nigerian male paraplegics and tetraplegics.

A study was conducted to investigate the relationship between sexuality and various areas of adjustment to disability among 39 male upper class Nigerian paraplegics and tetraplegics. The results showed that the younger the subjects were, the better were the chances for sexual adjustment; there was close correlation between good sexual adjustment and the ability to use aids to daily living, mobility, ability to perform role activities, high morale, relative independence and general satisfaction about life. The subjects exhibited interest in sexual activities in a positive way contrary to popular opinion. It has been proposed that sex counselling should be a standard component of the rehabilitation effort for paraplegics and tetraplegics.