Menopausal Women’s Sexual Function and Related Factors in West of Tehran

Mina Amiri Pebdani; Simin Taavoni; Hamid Haghani

doi:10.5742/MEN.2014.92477

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Menopausal Women’s Sexual Function and Related Factors in West of Tehran

Authors:

Mina Amiri Pebdani | Simin Taavoni | Hamid Haghani

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.17-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

46182

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEN.2014.92477

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Abstract:

 Background: A lot of progress has been made in prevention and treatment of menopausal problems but still sexual function, which may be influenced by several factors, need more attention. It is essential to identify these factors in this period.Aim: To assess related factors of sexual functioning in postmenopausal women.Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 163 volunteer healthy married postmenopausal women, who had been visited in selected health centers in west of Tehran, were enrolled. Data was collected by using demographics questionnaire and Sabbatsberg Sexual Rating Scale (SSRS). Data were analyzed by using independent t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient. This study was approved by theEthics Committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS).Results: The results showed that sexual function had a significant relationship with employment status, educational level, number of children, number of children at home, frequency of sexual intercourse per month and sexual satisfaction. On the other hand, sexual dysfunction had no significant relationship with women’s age, husband’s age, age of menopause, duration of marriage, number of children and economic status.Conclusion: Sexual function in the postmenopausal period can be influenced by some social and personal characteristics. By understanding and knowing these characteristics, Health care providers could prepare suitable guiding andcounseling for each target group for improving their sexual function and quality of life.

Article Details

Menopausal Women’s Sexual Function and Related Factors in West of Tehran

Authors:

Mina Amiri Pebdani | Simin Taavoni | Hamid Haghani

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.17-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

46182

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEN.2014.92477

Descriptors:

MENOPAUSE

MENOPAUSED WOMEN

SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR

HEALTH CARE DELIVERY

DIAGNOSIS

IRAN

Sexual Function

Menopause

Sabbatsberg Sexual Rating Scale (SSRS)

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Mina Amiri Pebdani | Simin Taavoni | Hamid Haghani

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.17-21

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 46182

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 18348750

pISSN: 18348742

DOI: 10.5742/MEN.2014.92477

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Mina Amiri Pebdani | Simin Taavoni | Hamid Haghani

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.17-21

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

46182

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEN.2014.92477