Title:Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction and Related Factors in Iranian Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Author(s): Azam Mohammadi, Fatemeh Effati-Daryani, Somayeh Zarei, Sakineh Ghasemi Yngyknd, Elnaz Hemmati and Mojgan Mirghafourvand*
Affiliation:
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz,Iran
Keywords:
Prevalence, COVID-19, pandemic, pregnancy, sexual function, socio-demographic factors, Iran.
Abstract:
Background: With the global prevalence of COVID-19, general fear has increased along
with misinformation and rumors that could affect a pregnant woman's psyche, and her sexual function.
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and related
factors in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 205 pregnant women. Data collection tools
included a socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire and the FSFI, both of which were completed
online.
Results: The mean (SD) of the overall score of sexual function was 21.54 (8.37), and 80% of participants
suffered from sexual dysfunction. The results of the adjusted general linear model showed
that the variables of spouse's age and occupation, place of residence, and marital satisfaction were
significantly statistically correlated with the sexual function score. In women whose husbands were
under 30 years of age compared with those over 35 years of age, in women living in their parents'
homes compared to those living in private homes, and in women with high or extremely high marital
satisfaction compared to moderate satisfaction, the sexual function score was higher. Conversely,
women whose husbands were blue-collar workers had lower sexual function scores than
those whose husbands were white-collar workers.
Conclusion: It is necessary to consider socio-demographic factors in the treatment and prevention
of this sexual function disorders. It is recommended that the appropriate solutions be provided and
implemented by the relevant authorities, taking into account the effective modifying factors, in
order to further improve this dimension of married life.
