Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of breastfeeding-related fatigue and family support on the sexuality and quality of life of mothers during early motherhood. A cross-sectional preliminary study was conducted between 1 October 2021 and 15 May 2022 in 65 women being in early postpartum pe...
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| description | The aim of the study was to assess the impact of breastfeeding-related fatigue and family support on the sexuality and quality of life of mothers during early motherhood. A cross-sectional preliminary study was conducted between 1 October 2021 and 15 May 2022 in 65 women being in early postpartum period. We used the authors’ questionnaire developed for the purposes of the study; the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women—SSS-W; the Mell–Krat scale for women; and the General Health Questionnaire—GHQ28. A significant negative correlation was found between the age of the patients and the reduction in somatic symptoms (GHQ28 questionnaire) (r = −0.315, <i>p</i> = 0.011). Women working professionally achieved significantly higher results in the SSS-W contentment category (r = 0.313, <i>p</i> = 0.014). Frequent sexual activity reduced disorders in social functioning (the GHQ28 questionnaire) (r = −0.107, <i>p</i> = 0.283). Women who breastfed up to 5 times a day (<i>p</i> = 0.033) reached significantly higher SSS-W scores in terms of communication. The partner’s help significantly contributed to higher sexual satisfaction in the aspect of compatibility (<i>p</i> = 0.004) and the overall level of satisfaction determined with the SSS-W questionnaire (<i>p</i> = 0.016). The presented study suggests that older mothers who are employed and supported by a partner have a higher level of contentment, sexual satisfaction and quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f1f8e19896d24d9c86281e8605e8f3b12023-12-22T14:17:07ZengMDPI AGJournal of Clinical Medicine2077-03832023-12-011224759710.3390/jcm12247597Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary StudyMaria Florkiewicz-Danel0Kornelia Zaręba1Michał Ciebiera2Grzegorz Jakiel3Department of Nursing, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, 00-968 Warszawa, PolandDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain 17666, United Arab Emirates2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education in Warsaw, 01-809 Warsaw, Poland1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education in Warsaw, 01-004 Warsaw, PolandThe aim of the study was to assess the impact of breastfeeding-related fatigue and family support on the sexuality and quality of life of mothers during early motherhood. A cross-sectional preliminary study was conducted between 1 October 2021 and 15 May 2022 in 65 women being in early postpartum period. We used the authors’ questionnaire developed for the purposes of the study; the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women—SSS-W; the Mell–Krat scale for women; and the General Health Questionnaire—GHQ28. A significant negative correlation was found between the age of the patients and the reduction in somatic symptoms (GHQ28 questionnaire) (r = −0.315, <i>p</i> = 0.011). Women working professionally achieved significantly higher results in the SSS-W contentment category (r = 0.313, <i>p</i> = 0.014). Frequent sexual activity reduced disorders in social functioning (the GHQ28 questionnaire) (r = −0.107, <i>p</i> = 0.283). Women who breastfed up to 5 times a day (<i>p</i> = 0.033) reached significantly higher SSS-W scores in terms of communication. The partner’s help significantly contributed to higher sexual satisfaction in the aspect of compatibility (<i>p</i> = 0.004) and the overall level of satisfaction determined with the SSS-W questionnaire (<i>p</i> = 0.016). The presented study suggests that older mothers who are employed and supported by a partner have a higher level of contentment, sexual satisfaction and quality of life.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/24/7597fatigue during puerperiumsexuality of womensexual after childbirthpuerperiumsexualityquality of life |
| spellingShingle | Maria Florkiewicz-Danel Kornelia Zaręba Michał Ciebiera Grzegorz Jakiel Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study Journal of Clinical Medicine fatigue during puerperium sexuality of women sexual after childbirth puerperium sexuality quality of life |
| title | Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study |
| title_full | Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study |
| title_fullStr | Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study |
| title_short | Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in the Early Period of Motherhood—A Cross-Sectional Preliminary Study |
| title_sort | quality of life and sexual satisfaction in the early period of motherhood a cross sectional preliminary study |
| topic | fatigue during puerperium sexuality of women sexual after childbirth puerperium sexuality quality of life |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/24/7597 |
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