Contributions to the Journal of Psychosexual Health

Sexual dysfunction is one of the many health outcomes linked to professional life stress and burnout, which are becoming more widely acknowledged in the medical field. However, quantitative evidence on these relationships in the Indian health care context remains limited and warrants a systematic inquiry. Professional life stress and burnout are strongly and independently associated with sexual dysfunction among doctors and nurses. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive occupational health programs that routinely assess burnout and sexual health, implement strategies to reduce professional stress and provide access to psychological support services, especially for vulnerable groups such as female healthcare workers (HCWs), nurses, and emergency workers.