Objective: This study is intended to determine frequency of sexual dysfunction
among married women, to review some variables that are believed to be associated
with sexual dysfunction and to evaluate depression and quality of life.
Method: This is a descriptive study conducted on married women admitted to
a Training and Research Hospital Gynecology Polyclinic in Sakarya between
September 2012 and April 2013. The study group consisted of a total of 777 women
admitted to the gynecology polyclinic of the hospital and agreed to take part in the
study.
Results: The age of women in the study group ranged between 17 and 58 with a
mean age of 32.25 ± 8.07 years. The scores obtained by women from the Female
Sexual Function Index (FSFI) ranged between 4.40 and 34.70 with a mean score of
24.70 ± 6.80 whereas the scores obtained from the Beck Depression Inventory were
between 0 and 48 with a mean score of 10.94 ± 8.22.
Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction in women has a negative impact on depression and
quality of life.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 28, 2018 |
Submission Date | June 20, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 8 Issue: 3 |