Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the sexual quality of life and self-esteem of obese women and the relationship between them. DESIGN AND METHODS: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. A descriptive questionnaire, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire were used to collect the data. FINDINGS: Participants had a moderate level of self-esteem. The mean scores of the participants were 50.45 + 10.23 for Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire. A positive correlation was found between self-esteem and sexual quality of life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: High self-esteem is positively correlated with quality of sexual life in obese woman. Physical activity increases self-esteem and sexual quality of life. Obesity impairs sexual quality of life among obese women.
Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12660
Authors: Hilal Türkben Polat, Emine Kaplan Serin
Institutions: Necmettin Erbakan University, Gaziantep University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3096238701