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Modeling of socio-demographic predictors of sexual function in women of reproductive age

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Background and purpose: Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. This study aimed to determine the status of sexual function, its dimensions, and its socio-demographic predictors in women of reproductive age in Tabriz, Iran, in 2013. Materials and methods: Data were collected by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scale and socio- demographic questionnaire. General liner model analysis was used for modeling of socio-demographic predictors of sexual function. Results: The mean score of sexual function was 65.9 ± 15.8 of the possible range of 0-100. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 66%. Sufficiency of household income for expenses and the level of satisfaction of spouse were predictors of sexual function in women. Conclusion: With attention to significant impact of the sexual function on health of women and their families, determining the effective factors on sexual satisfaction can assist strengthening of families.

Source: Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Māzandarān/Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Authors: Sakineh Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi, Nikta Tavananezhad, Mahsa Karkhaneh

Language: English

Topic: Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2141532934

FWCI: 1.072

Cites: 19

Cited by: 18

Related to: 10