Influence of pregnant couples’ attitudes towards sex during pregnancy on sexual function

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the influences of the attitudes of pregnant women and their husbands towards sex during pregnancy on sexual function. Methods: In this study, 231 pregnant couples completed self-report questionnaires during their visits to women’s hospitals or community...

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Published in:Korean journal of women health nursing 2020-06, Vol.26 (2), p.161-170
Main Author: Kim, Moon Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attitude
pregnancy
sexual behavior
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Summary:Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the influences of the attitudes of pregnant women and their husbands towards sex during pregnancy on sexual function. Methods: In this study, 231 pregnant couples completed self-report questionnaires during their visits to women’s hospitals or community health centers. The questionnaires assessed general characteristics, maternal/paternal sexual attitudes towards sex during pregnancy (Maternal Sex during Pregnancy Scale, MSP/Paternal Sex during Pregnancy Scale, PSP), and sexual function (using the Female Sexual Function Index and International Index of Erectile Function, respectively). Multiple regression analysis was done to test the research model using SPSS version 23. Results: In this study, 74.9% of pregnant women and 38.5% of their husbands reported sexual dysfunction. MSP (β=.44, p
ISSN:2287-1640
2093-7695
DOI:10.4069/kjwhn.2020.06.18.1