Sexual function and quality-of-life-related problems during the menopausal period

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the sexual functions and quality of life and the problems during menopausal period. This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a total of 317 women. The mean total Female Sexual Function Index score was 18.8 ± 8.7, while the mean total Sexua...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2018-12, Vol.23 (14), p.1769-1780
Main Authors: Gozuyesil, Ebru, Gokyildiz Surucu, Sule, Alan, Sultan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health risk assessment
Menopausal women
Menopause
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Sexual disorders
Symptoms
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Summary:This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the sexual functions and quality of life and the problems during menopausal period. This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a total of 317 women. The mean total Female Sexual Function Index score was 18.8 ± 8.7, while the mean total Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female score was 72.7 ± 13.7. Sexual dysfunction was found in 82 percent. There was a positive significant correlation between the total Female Sexual Function Index scores and total Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female scores (p 
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105317742194