Relationship Between the Genital Self-Image and the Sexual Quality of Life of Primiparous Women in the Postpartum Period in Heterosexual Couples
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: This study was planned to investigate the relationship between the genital self-image of primiparae and their sexual quality of life in the postpartum period in heterosexual couples.Method: In this cross-sectional and correlational study, the data were collected through face-to-face interviews in the eastern part of Turkey.Results: The results demonstrated that the relationship between the genital self-image and sexual quality of life of the participants who were sexually active after birth was moderate (r = 0.52, p <.001). Both the genital self-image and sexual quality of life of the participating women were affected by the romantic relationship between them and their partners after birth (p <.01).Conclusions: Healthcare professionals should encourage and support couples to look over their relationship and problems they experience in their romantic relationship after birth.
Author: Sadiye Ozcan
Institution: Yalova University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4221035514