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Genital self-image, sexual function and pelvic floor discomfort in COVID-19 pandemic scenario
Abstract Introduction: Sexual health is an important area of women's health, comprising aspects that can be affected by stressors, such as in the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. Objective: To investigate genital self-image, sexual function and pelvic floor discomfort in young female university stud...
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Published in: | Fisioterapia em movimento 2022, Vol.35 (spe) |
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Summary: | Abstract Introduction: Sexual health is an important area of women's health, comprising aspects that can be affected by stressors, such as in the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. Objective: To investigate genital self-image, sexual function and pelvic floor discomfort in young female university students during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing these factors with their sexual activity. Methods: This study is a quantitative and cross-sectional survey of young female university students during the COVID-19 pandemic period, carried out through an online form. To assess the variables, the Female Sexual Function Index, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory, and Female Genital Self-Image Scale were used. Results: 182 women participated in the study, and the general mean age was 22.06 ± 2.75 years. Sexually active women (n = 128) had significantly better genital self-image compared to inactive women (22.87 ± 2.92 vs. 20.85 ± 4.41; p = 0.004). Likewise, better genital self-image was also observed in women without sexual dysfunction (23.36 ± 2.72 vs. 21.11 ± 2.96; p < 0.001) and in those who reported fewer symptoms of pelvic floor discomfort (p = 0.014). Conclusion: A positive genital self-image was associated with fewer sexual dysfunctions, better sexual function, and fewer symptoms of pelvic floor discomfort. Furthermore, sexual activity is associated with a better genital self-image.
Resumo Introdução: A saúde sexual é uma área importante da saúde da mulher, compreendendo aspectos que podem ser afetados por estressores, como no cenário de pandemia da COVID-19. Objetivo: Investigar a autoimagem genital, função sexual e desconforto do assoalho pélvico em jovens universitárias durante a pandemia de COVID-19, comparando esses fatores com sua atividade sexual. Métodos: Este estudo é uma pesquisa quantitativa e transversal com jovens universitárias durante o período da pandemia de COVID-19, realizada por meio de formulário online. Para avaliar as variáveis, foram utilizados o Índice de Função Sexual Feminina, Inventário de Desconforto do Assoalho Pélvico e Escala de Autoimagem Genital Feminina. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 182 mulheres, com média de idade de 22,06 ± 2,75 anos. Mulheres sexualmente ativas (n = 128) apresentaram autoimagem genital significativamente melhor em comparação às mulheres inativas (22,87 ± 2,92 vs. 20,85 ± 4,41; p = 0,004). Da mesma forma, melhor autoimagem genital também foi observada em mulheres sem disfunção sexual (23,36 ± 2,72 vs. 21,11 ± 2,96; |
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ISSN: | 1980-5918 1980-5918 |
DOI: | 10.1590/fm.2022.356011 |