Factors Associated with Postpartum Sexual Function During the Puerperium Period: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.

IF 2.4 Q1 NURSING

Nursing Reports Pub Date : 2025-03-03 DOI:10.3390/nursrep15030086

Christiana Arampatzi, Vasiliki Michou, Panagiotis Eskitzis, Konstantinos Andreou, Loukas Athanasiadis

{"title":"Factors Associated with Postpartum Sexual Function During the Puerperium Period: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.","authors":"Christiana Arampatzi, Vasiliki Michou, Panagiotis Eskitzis, Konstantinos Andreou, Loukas Athanasiadis","doi":"10.3390/nursrep15030086","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Background: After childbirth, sexual activity and sexual desire decrease significantly. In recent years, postpartum sexual health has been a common concern that is often not discussed in antenatal postpartum care and has received little attention from either clinicians or researchers. This lack of attention is concerning, and thus, the aim of this study was to investigate associated factors with postpartum sexual function during the puerperium period, with the hope of sparking a change in this trend. Methods: Three hundred and thirty-six women participated in the study. They were asked to complete two questionnaires: a general questionnaire regarding demographic and other personal information about the postpartum period and the Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI). Results: The results showed that women scored an average of 20.8 points on the FSFI, and thus, their level of sexual functioning was characterized as moderate. Factors such as older age, lack of partner support, and negative body image appeared to influence scores on the FSFI scale. Conclusions: In conclusion, our research underscores the need for further investigation into the challenges women face during the puerperium period, which may negatively influence sexual health and functioning.","PeriodicalId":40753,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Reports","volume":"15 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11944510/pdf/","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Nursing Reports","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15030086","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"NURSING","Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 0

Abstract

Background: After childbirth, sexual activity and sexual desire decrease significantly. In recent years, postpartum sexual health has been a common concern that is often not discussed in antenatal postpartum care and has received little attention from either clinicians or researchers. This lack of attention is concerning, and thus, the aim of this study was to investigate associated factors with postpartum sexual function during the puerperium period, with the hope of sparking a change in this trend. Methods: Three hundred and thirty-six women participated in the study. They were asked to complete two questionnaires: a general questionnaire regarding demographic and other personal information about the postpartum period and the Female Sexual Functioning Index (FSFI). Results: The results showed that women scored an average of 20.8 points on the FSFI, and thus, their level of sexual functioning was characterized as moderate. Factors such as older age, lack of partner support, and negative body image appeared to influence scores on the FSFI scale. Conclusions: In conclusion, our research underscores the need for further investigation into the challenges women face during the puerperium period, which may negatively influence sexual health and functioning.

查看原文本刊更多论文

产褥期与产后性功能相关的因素：希腊的一项横断面研究。

背景：分娩后，性活动和性欲明显下降。近年来，产后性健康一直是一个普遍关注的问题，但在产前产后护理中往往不被讨论，也很少受到临床医生或研究人员的关注。这种缺乏关注是令人担忧的，因此，本研究的目的是调查产褥期产后性功能的相关因素，希望能引发这种趋势的改变。方法：336名女性参与了这项研究。他们被要求完成两份问卷：一份是关于产后人口统计和其他个人信息的一般性问卷，另一份是女性性功能指数（FSFI）。结果：结果显示，女性在FSFI上的平均得分为20.8分，因此，她们的性功能水平被定性为中等。年龄较大、缺乏伴侣支持和消极的身体形象等因素似乎会影响FSFI量表的得分。结论：总之，我们的研究强调需要进一步调查妇女在产褥期面临的挑战，这些挑战可能对性健康和性功能产生负面影响。

本文章由计算机程序翻译，如有差异，请以英文原文为准。

求助全文

约1分钟内获得全文求助全文

来源期刊

Nursing Reports NURSING-

CiteScore

2.50

自引率

4.20%

发文量

期刊介绍： Nursing Reports is an open access, peer-reviewed, online-only journal that aims to influence the art and science of nursing by making rigorously conducted research accessible and understood to the full spectrum of practicing nurses, academics, educators and interested members of the public. The journal represents an exhilarating opportunity to make a unique and significant contribution to nursing and the wider community by addressing topics, theories and issues that concern the whole field of Nursing Science, including research, practice, policy and education. The primary intent of the journal is to present scientifically sound and influential empirical and theoretical studies, critical reviews and open debates to the global community of nurses. Short reports, opinions and insight into the plight of nurses the world-over will provide a voice for those of all cultures, governments and perspectives. The emphasis of Nursing Reports will be on ensuring that the highest quality of evidence and contribution is made available to the greatest number of nurses. Nursing Reports aims to make original, evidence-based, peer-reviewed research available to the global community of nurses and to interested members of the public. In addition, reviews of the literature, open debates on professional issues and short reports from around the world are invited to contribute to our vibrant and dynamic journal. All published work will adhere to the most stringent ethical standards and journalistic principles of fairness, worth and credibility. Our journal publishes Editorials, Original Articles, Review articles, Critical Debates, Short Reports from Around the Globe and Letters to the Editor.