Co-Occurring Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Clinical Features and Psychiatric Comorbidities
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Co-Occurring Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Clinical Features and Psychiatric Comorbidities
Abstract
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) commonly co-occurs with other psychiatric conditions. Though research is limited, there is preliminary evidence that OCD also co-occurs with compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). Yet, few studies have investigated the demographic, clinical, and psychiatric comorbidities associated with co-occurring OCD and CSB. To address this gap, the current study aimed to evaluate rates of co-occurring OCD and CSB, identify demographic and clinical factors associated with comorbid OCD and CSB, and assess associated psychiatric comorbidity. Participants (N = 950) were patients of a large multisite treatment for OCD. Standardized self-report measures were used to assess demographic and clinical characteristics such as anxiety, depression, and severity and dimensions of OCD. Semi-structured interviews including the SCID were used to assess psychiatric comorbidities. A total of 36 (3.8%) of participants met the criteria for CSB. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that males were significantly more likely to present with CSB than females and CSB was associated with greater psychiatric comorbidity, particularly impulse control disorders. These findings suggest that individuals with co-occurring OCD and CSB may have more complex treatment needs, and more tailored interventions may be necessary.
Keywords: Comorbidity; Compulsive sexual behavior; DSM-IV-TR; Impulse control disorder; Obsessive–compulsive disorder.
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