Effect of Sinopharm Vaccine on Libido in Healthcare Workers of District Sialkot

Abstract

Objective: The aim and objective of the study is to evaluate and analyze the effect of sinopharm vaccine on libido in healthcare workers of district Sialkot.

Study Design: Randomized clinical trial

Setting: THQ Hospital Sambrial, THQ Hospital Daska, THQ Hospital Pasrur, AIMH Sialkot

Methods: The study initiated within the medical facility of district Sialkot where the vaccine against the covid 19 named sinopharm is given to the health care workers. With the approval of the ethical committee and consents with the doctors and staff, a survey was conducted with a designed questionnaire. A total of 100 subjects participated in the study. Relevant information about libido was asked with the health care workers which was recorded by electronic media and analyzed statistically with 95% confidence interval and p value <0.05.

Results: The survey resulted with low libido in 6% (6 out of 100) of the health care population while high libido was demonstrated by 7% (7 out of 100) of the health care workers. The investigation also observed the disturbance in sleep patterns of sinopharm vaccinated population.

Conclusion: There is no significant difference statistically in the health care individuals associated with high and low libido. Hence, the drug can be injected safely with the standard protocol and further research is demanded to investigate the relevant association between sinopharm and libido.