Period Prevalence of and Biopsychosocial Factors Associated With Sexual Dysfunction in Self-Identified Females in Gauteng, South Africa, During 2013-2023.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Sexual Health Pub Date : 2025-10-31 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI:10.1080/19317611.2025.2578666

Corlia Brandt, Elna Rudolph, Sumaya Mall

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Abstract

Objectives: This study examined the period prevalence and association of a range of biopsychosocial factors with sexual dysfunction in self-identified females attending clinics in Gauteng, South Africa, during 2013-2023.

Methods: In a cross-sectional design, 1595 patient records were analyzed. Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) (using the Female Sexual Function Index) and associations were estimated using logistic regression analysis.

Results: Prevalence of FSD was 84.17% (N = 1595), with a prevalence of > 90% in participants presenting with concern about sex drive, orgasm, and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Factors associated with higher odds of FSD (p ≤ 0.05) were concern about sex drive (AOR = 5.99) and orgasm (AOR = 5.30), urinary symptoms (OR = 2.22), contraception use (AOR = 2.02). Number of sexual partners (AOR = 0.68), relationship status (AOR = 0.18), concern about STI (OR = 0.37), and doing exercise (OR = 0.56) were protective factors.

Conclusion: Findings suggest that indicated factors may be related to higher odds of FSD or may be protective. FSD should be further researched through longitudinal designs to inform interventions.

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2013-2023年南非豪登省自认女性性功能障碍期患病率及相关生物心理社会因素

目的：本研究调查了2013-2023年在南非豪登省就诊的自我认定的女性的期患病率和一系列生物心理社会因素与性功能障碍的关系。方法：采用横断面设计，对1595例患者的病历进行分析。使用logistic回归分析估计女性性功能障碍（FSD）患病率（使用女性性功能指数）及其相关性。结果：FSD的患病率为84.17% (N = 1595)，其中对性冲动、性高潮和性传播感染（STI）表示担忧的参与者患病率为bb0.90%。与FSD发生率增高相关的因素为性欲（AOR = 5.99）、性高潮（AOR = 5.30）、泌尿系统症状（OR = 2.22）、避孕措施（AOR = 2.02）。性伴侣数量（AOR = 0.68）、关系状态（AOR = 0.18）、对性传播感染的担忧（OR = 0.37）和运动（OR = 0.56）是保护因素。结论：研究结果表明，上述因素可能与FSD的高发生率有关，也可能具有保护作用。消防处应通过纵向设计进一步研究，为干预措施提供信息。

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International Journal of Sexual Health Multiple-

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期刊介绍： As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept. Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.