Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study

İrem Küçükyıldız

doi:10.7197/cmj.973939

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Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study

Abstract

Objective: International studies have shown that overall sexual activity and frequency of sexual intercourse decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study is to compare the female sexual dysfunction (FSD) rate in women during the COVID-19 pandemic in tertiary hospital in Turkey.

Method: A total of 150 participants who were 50 pregnant women (group I), 50 healthcare women (group II) and 50 other women (group III), participated in study. A female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaire was applied to the women along with the questions of age, education level, delivery methods, smoking, employment status and socioeconomic levels. The sexual dysfunction rate and female sexual function index scores between the groups were compared.

Results: The median FSFI score was 23.50 in the present study population. Median scores were 22.1, 26.5, and 23.1 for groups I (pregnant), II (healthcare workers) and III (others), respectively. When the FSFI scores of the groups were compared, the FSFI score of group II was statistically significantly higher than the other groups (p: 0,001). By using the cutoff FSFI score of 26.55, 68.7 % (n:103) of women were diagnosed as having sexual dysfunction. The rates of sexual dysfunction as follows 84%, 52%, and 70% for groups I, II and III, respectively. When analyzed with FSFI domains one by one, it was seen that Group 2 had a statistically significantly higher FSFI score in the areas of Arousal, Lubrication, Orgasm, and Pain compared to the other groups.

Conclusions: The prevalence of FSD in Turkey increased during COVID-19 pandemic. When comparing female sexual dysfunction prevalence in groups, the lowest sexual dysfunction prevalence was found in healthcare workers. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was found to be associated with women's employment and educational status.

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English

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Health Care Administration

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Research Article

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İrem Küçükyıldız ^*
0000-0002-6604-0713
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 30, 2021

Submission Date

July 23, 2021

Acceptance Date

August 20, 2021

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Year 2021 Volume: 43 Number: 3

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https://doi.org/10.7197/cmj.973939

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Küçükyıldız, İ. (2021). Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal, 43(3), 241-248. https://doi.org/10.7197/cmj.973939

AMA

1.Küçükyıldız İ. Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study. CMJ. 2021;43(3):241-248. doi:10.7197/cmj.973939

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Küçükyıldız, İrem. 2021. “Sexual Dysfunction in Women During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hospital-Based, Prospective, Cross-Sectional Comparative Study”. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal 43 (3): 241-48. https://doi.org/10.7197/cmj.973939.

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Küçükyıldız İ (September 1, 2021) Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal 43 3 241–248.

IEEE

[1]İ. Küçükyıldız, “Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study”, CMJ, vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 241–248, Sept. 2021, doi: 10.7197/cmj.973939.

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Küçükyıldız, İrem. “Sexual Dysfunction in Women During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hospital-Based, Prospective, Cross-Sectional Comparative Study”. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal 43/3 (September 1, 2021): 241-248. https://doi.org/10.7197/cmj.973939.

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1.Küçükyıldız İ. Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study. CMJ. 2021;43:241–248.

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Küçükyıldız, İrem. “Sexual Dysfunction in Women During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hospital-Based, Prospective, Cross-Sectional Comparative Study”. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal, vol. 43, no. 3, Sept. 2021, pp. 241-8, doi:10.7197/cmj.973939.

Vancouver

1.İrem Küçükyıldız. Sexual dysfunction in women during COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional comparative study. CMJ. 2021 Sep. 1;43(3):241-8. doi:10.7197/cmj.973939

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