Do Not Neglect the Covid-19 Transmission Through Sexual Intercourse

Abstract

Introduction

Given the important role of sexual activity in most people’s lives, in response to the question of whether the coronavirus is transmitted through sexual contact, this study was conducted to investigate the association of coronavirus transition with sexual contact.

Methods

Based on the PRISMA checklist, we review published articles on sexual contact with the Corona virus until 15 February 2021. Electronic databases based on search strategy including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science was searched to identify relevant papers in English language.

Results

Retrieved from 4671, 29 titles and abstracts articles screened, eight were excluded. There were 21 articles in the selection criteria. Of the 21 studies whose full text was read, only 5 studies stated that coronavirus was not transmitted through sexual contact, and 16 articles argued that sexual transmission of the virus could not be ignored. Most studies have confirmed the transmission of the virus through semen, but its transmission through vaginal secretions is unknown.

Conclusion

Transmission of the virus through semen should be taken seriously in patients and the necessary education should be given to men and their sexual partners. Health care providers need to increase their knowledge and awareness to provide the best practices to reduction the risks related to Covid-19 sexual transmission through counseling and appropriate approaches.

Acknowledgements

The authors extend their deepest thanks to all librarians who provided them access to information and scientific resources.

Financial support and sponsorship

The researchers express their appreciation for the financial support of the …. University of Medical Sciences.

Ethical considerations

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Disclosure of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible or the content and writing of the paper.

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