The Prognostic Factors of Sexual Dysfunction among Selected Pregnant Women in Tehran City, Iran

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1 PhD Student of Reproductive Health, Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Instructor, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center AND Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 Midwife, North Health Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

5 Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

6 Assistant Professor, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center AND Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy affects women’s sexual function. Although previous studies have introduced various factors affecting sexual function, but few studies have examined the prognostic factors on sexual dysfunction during pregnancy. These factors are influenced by cultural issues of each society. This study aimed to determine the prognostic factors of sexual dysfunction in selected pregnant women in Tehran City, Iran.Methods: This descriptive analytical study was conducted on 250 pregnant women in Tehran selected using convenience sampling method. The data collection instrument consisted of a questionnaire for individual and midwifery information, female sexual function index, Enrich marital satisfaction questionnaire (short version), female sexual distress scale, and prenatal distress questionnaire. The data were analyzed via SPSS software using Kolmogorov-Smirnov, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and linear regression (Enter method) statistical tests. The significance level was considered to be less than 0.05.Findings: The mean (standard deviation) of sexual function score was 22.27 (9.73), and the majority of pregnant women (72%) had sexual dysfunction. Among the areas of sexual function, women had the highest rates of sexual dysfunction in the area of “pain”. The duration of marriage, prenatal distress, and sexual distress were significantly predictive factors of sexual dysfunction in pregnant women (P < 0.05).Conclusion: The duration of marriage, prenatal distress, and sexual distress significantly predicted sexual dysfunction in pregnant women. Knowing these factors is an important achievement for better prenatal care and designing interventional studies to improve sexual health during pregnancy.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 37, Issue 522 - Serial Number 522
March and April 2019
Pages 328-334

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  • Receive Date: 06 April 2019
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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