Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran
Background & aim: Female sexual function (FSD) is a multifactorial phenomenon. Sexual function is influenced by different personal and environmental factors. This study aimed to evaluate FSD and its contributing factors using female sexual function index (FSFI). Methods:This descriptive cross-se...
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| author | Reza Jafarzadeh Esfehani Nasrin Fazel Sareh Dashti Sedigheh Moshkani Faezeh Haghighi Hasanabad Samira Foji Batool Kamalimanesh |
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| description | Background & aim: Female sexual function (FSD) is a multifactorial phenomenon. Sexual function is influenced by different personal and environmental factors. This study aimed to evaluate FSD and its contributing factors using female sexual function index (FSFI). Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 264 women referring to 11 health centers of Sabzevar, Iran during October 2012 to January 2013 using a convenience sampling. Data were collected using a validated Persian version of FSFI containing six domains of sexual desire, lubrication, sexual arousal, sexual satisfaction, orgasm and sexual pain as well as demographic questionnaire. A total score of Results: The mean age of women enrolled in this study was 32.2±10.27 years . Considering the cut-off point of sexual dysfunction at 28, 62.1% of the study population had FSD. Highest rate of FSD was estimated at 49.2%, Age was associated with a significant decline in total scores of FSFI (P=0.042). Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between duration of marriage and total scores of FSFI (P |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3341f16c4dc5401cb37042b6204119822022-12-22T00:15:18ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesJournal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health2345-47922345-47922016-01-01414985056041Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of IranReza Jafarzadeh Esfehani0Nasrin Fazel1Sareh Dashti2Sedigheh Moshkani3Faezeh Haghighi Hasanabad4Samira Foji5Batool Kamalimanesh6Medical Student, Student Research Committee, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IranPhD Candidate, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Midwifery, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IranPhD Candidate, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, MalaysiaBSc in Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IranMSc in Medical and Molecular Microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, School of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IranMSc in Nursing, Department of Paramedic Science, School of Paramedic, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IranBSc in Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, IranBackground & aim: Female sexual function (FSD) is a multifactorial phenomenon. Sexual function is influenced by different personal and environmental factors. This study aimed to evaluate FSD and its contributing factors using female sexual function index (FSFI). Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 264 women referring to 11 health centers of Sabzevar, Iran during October 2012 to January 2013 using a convenience sampling. Data were collected using a validated Persian version of FSFI containing six domains of sexual desire, lubrication, sexual arousal, sexual satisfaction, orgasm and sexual pain as well as demographic questionnaire. A total score of Results: The mean age of women enrolled in this study was 32.2±10.27 years . Considering the cut-off point of sexual dysfunction at 28, 62.1% of the study population had FSD. Highest rate of FSD was estimated at 49.2%, Age was associated with a significant decline in total scores of FSFI (P=0.042). Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between duration of marriage and total scores of FSFI (Phttp://jmrh.mums.ac.ir/article_6041_9e58a8955e4a84d138d248408f7ab135.pdfDesireOrgasmSexual dysfunctionWomen |
| spellingShingle | Reza Jafarzadeh Esfehani Nasrin Fazel Sareh Dashti Sedigheh Moshkani Faezeh Haghighi Hasanabad Samira Foji Batool Kamalimanesh Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health Desire Orgasm Sexual dysfunction Women |
| title | Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran |
| title_full | Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran |
| title_fullStr | Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran |
| title_short | Female Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study in the North-East of Iran |
| title_sort | female sexual dysfunction and its associated risk factors an epidemiological study in the north east of iran |
| topic | Desire Orgasm Sexual dysfunction Women |
| url | http://jmrh.mums.ac.ir/article_6041_9e58a8955e4a84d138d248408f7ab135.pdf |
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