Does the cobbler always wear the worst shoes?

Sexuality of urologists in training

Authors

  • Gautier Stempfer CHU Guadeloupe
  • Emilien Seizilles de Mazancourt
  • Philippe Mollard
  • Juliette Cotte
  • Gaelle Margue
  • Arthur Peyrottes
  • William Berchiche
  • Alice Pitout
  • Pierre- Luc Dequirez
  • Benoit Mesnard
  • Guillaume Joussen
  • Vassily Anastay
  • Stephan Levy
  • Claire Deleuze
  • Anna Goujon
  • Denis Seguier
  • Fayek Taha
  • Georges Mjaess
  • Kevin Kaulanjan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8882

Keywords:

urologist, sexuality, quality of life

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Sexuality is an integral part of well-being. Urologists are a population faced with a significant workload and stress that can affect their sexuality. The purpose of this study was to investigate sexuality in this population and assess factors that may impact it.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and July 2023 among French urology residents and fellows. Data was collected through an anonymous questionnaire sent by the French Association of Trainee Urologists (AFUF) via email.

RESULTS: Out of 445 members of the AFUF, 196 trainee urologists responded. Among them, 130 (66%) respondents were satisfied with their sexual life, and 123 (63%) reported having one or more sexual encounters per week. In univariate analysis, factors significantly impacting the level of sexual satisfaction were gender (p=0.029), level of job satisfaction/ well-being (p<0.01), level of professional burnout (p<0.001), and the existence of a romantic relationship.

CONCLUSIONS: Young urologists are mostly satisfied with their sexual life. Gender, level of job satisfaction/well-being, and level of professional burnout are significant factors impacting the level of sexual satisfaction.

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Published

2024-10-07

How to Cite

Stempfer, G., Seizilles de Mazancourt , E. ., Mollard, P. ., Cotte, J. ., Margue, G. ., Peyrottes, A. ., … Kaulanjan , K. . (2024). Does the cobbler always wear the worst shoes? : Sexuality of urologists in training. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 19(2), 49–52. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.8882

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): CUAJ February

Section

Original Research

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