The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women.
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, and an important health problem especially in women of reproductive age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between IDA and sexual satisfaction and function among reproductive-aged Iranian women. In this study,...
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| author | Zahra Nikzad Mina Iravani Parvin Abedi Nahid Shahbazian Amal Saki |
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| description | Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, and an important health problem especially in women of reproductive age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between IDA and sexual satisfaction and function among reproductive-aged Iranian women. In this study, 129 women (52 with IDA and 77 non-IDA) with age 18-45 in Mahshahr, Iran were recruited. Data was gathered by a demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test, Chi-square, and correlation coefficient test. The results of this study showed that the means of hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (HCT), serum iron and ferritin were significantly lower in the IDA group than those in the non-IDA group (p<0.01). All dimensions of sexual function and satisfaction were significantly lower in women with IDA compared to the healthy women (p<0.001). Also, all blood indices for IDA had a significant relationship with all sexual function components and sexual satisfaction (p = 0.01) except for pain with Hb and ferritin. Health care providers should provide screening, education, and counseling about anemia and sexual function in reproductive age women. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da729cc599c740249fdbac1dec9ae5b32022-12-21T23:09:34ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032018-01-011312e020848510.1371/journal.pone.0208485The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women.Zahra NikzadMina IravaniParvin AbediNahid ShahbazianAmal SakiIron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, and an important health problem especially in women of reproductive age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between IDA and sexual satisfaction and function among reproductive-aged Iranian women. In this study, 129 women (52 with IDA and 77 non-IDA) with age 18-45 in Mahshahr, Iran were recruited. Data was gathered by a demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test, Chi-square, and correlation coefficient test. The results of this study showed that the means of hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (HCT), serum iron and ferritin were significantly lower in the IDA group than those in the non-IDA group (p<0.01). All dimensions of sexual function and satisfaction were significantly lower in women with IDA compared to the healthy women (p<0.001). Also, all blood indices for IDA had a significant relationship with all sexual function components and sexual satisfaction (p = 0.01) except for pain with Hb and ferritin. Health care providers should provide screening, education, and counseling about anemia and sexual function in reproductive age women.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208485 |
| spellingShingle | Zahra Nikzad Mina Iravani Parvin Abedi Nahid Shahbazian Amal Saki The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women. PLoS ONE |
| title | The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women. |
| title_full | The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women. |
| title_fullStr | The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women. |
| title_full_unstemmed | The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women. |
| title_short | The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive-aged Iranian women. |
| title_sort | relationship between iron deficiency anemia and sexual function and satisfaction among reproductive aged iranian women |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208485 |
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