Postpartum Sexual Function and Satisfaction: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iranian Women

Autor: Farzaneh Ashrafinia, Hui Chen, Fatemeh Abdi, Maryam Mirzaei, Omolbanin Heydari
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Sexual Health Psychology, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 14-28 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2821-1510
DOI: 10.61186/shp.2023.702108
Popis: Purpose: Sexual function of women is affected by physical and psychological factors. Pregnancy and childbirth are important factors affecting women’s sexual function. This study aimed to compare the sexual function and satisfaction between primiparous and multiparous women.Methods: A cross-sectional-analytical study was performed on women 3 to 12 months after delivery recruited from the health centers of Kerman province, Iran, by cluster random sampling method. Study instruments included a demographic information form and two Persian versions of the Female Sexual Function Inventory and Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire, through self-reporting.Results: In total, 225 primiparous and 225 multiparous women were recruited. There were significant differences in women’s age, the spouse’ age, women’s education level, spouse’s education level, and spouse’s occupations between the groups. The domains of sexual desire (P
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