Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudes
<b>Background:</b> Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is defined as disorders of libido, arousal, and orgasm, as well as sexual pain, that leads to personal distress or interpersonal difficulties. Social aspects of FSD have been understudied. The aim of this study was to explore the social...
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| description | <b>Background:</b> Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is defined as disorders of libido, arousal, and orgasm, as well as sexual pain, that leads to personal distress or interpersonal difficulties. Social aspects of FSD have been understudied. The aim of this study was to explore the social aspects of FSD and sexual attitudes of Jordanian women. <b>Subjects and Methods :</b> Six hundred thirteen married females were studied between October 2006 and August 2007 at the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics (NCDEG), Amman, Jordan. Females were interviewed using a special questionnaire that was suitable to our culture and added to the Arabic translation of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Questionnaire. <b>Results:</b> Older age was associated with a decreased total FSD index and its domain scores. Women with obesity were more likely to have impaired arousability and impaired capability of reaching orgasm. About 58.5% of women reported that they prepared themselves if they had sexual desire and 68.2% reported wearing special attire for this purpose. Only 37.2% of women could ask their husband for a special excitement. <b>Conclusions:</b> FSD is prevalent in Jordan. Its social aspects are understudied and need more research in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-45e13e7abe2b44258d8d05b621de13492022-12-21T23:21:18ZengKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research CentreAnnals of Saudi Medicine0256-49472009-01-01294270274Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudesAbu Ali RubaAl Hajeri RabaaKhader YousefAjlouni Kamel<b>Background:</b> Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is defined as disorders of libido, arousal, and orgasm, as well as sexual pain, that leads to personal distress or interpersonal difficulties. Social aspects of FSD have been understudied. The aim of this study was to explore the social aspects of FSD and sexual attitudes of Jordanian women. <b>Subjects and Methods :</b> Six hundred thirteen married females were studied between October 2006 and August 2007 at the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics (NCDEG), Amman, Jordan. Females were interviewed using a special questionnaire that was suitable to our culture and added to the Arabic translation of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Questionnaire. <b>Results:</b> Older age was associated with a decreased total FSD index and its domain scores. Women with obesity were more likely to have impaired arousability and impaired capability of reaching orgasm. About 58.5% of women reported that they prepared themselves if they had sexual desire and 68.2% reported wearing special attire for this purpose. Only 37.2% of women could ask their husband for a special excitement. <b>Conclusions:</b> FSD is prevalent in Jordan. Its social aspects are understudied and need more research in the future.http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2009;volume=29;issue=4;spage=270;epage=274;aulast=Abu |
| spellingShingle | Abu Ali Ruba Al Hajeri Rabaa Khader Yousef Ajlouni Kamel Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudes Annals of Saudi Medicine |
| title | Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudes |
| title_full | Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudes |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudes |
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| title_short | Factors associated with sexual dysfunction in Jordanian women and their sexual attitudes |
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