Abstract
Objective: To determine the sexuality of post-stroke patients linked to health facilities at Pará. Methods: This is a quantitative, qualitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Eight patients of both sexes aged over 18 years, who had ischemic stroke, were used. Patients were evaluated for sex performance and quality after stroke according to the International Index of Erectile Function (IIFE) and the Sexual Quotient - Female Version questionnaire. Data were organized in Microsoft Excel 2016 spreadsheets and statistically processed by the Epi Info 7.2.2 statistical program. The Research Ethics Committee Results approved the study: The sample, whose average age is 57.4 years, with male predominance. According to IIFE, 40% of men were considered “normal”, with “mild to moderate” and “moderate” erectile dysfunction, each comprised 20% of the sample, while 20% did not perform any form of sexual activity. Only 1 woman was submitted to the Sexual Quotient - Female Version questionnaire. This one had its sexual performance classified as "Regular to Good". Conclusion: It is evident that stroke negatively affects the quality of sexual life of patients.