The relationship between sexual self-concept and sexual function among women who undergone hysterectomy: a cross-sectional study in western Iran.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Open Medicine Pub Date : 2026-07-22 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI:10.1515/med-2026-1486

Zahra Zamiri Araste, Salman Khazaei, Zahra Karami, Ensiyeh Jenabi

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Abstract

Objectives: Hysterectomy is one of the most significant gynecological surgeries and can profoundly affect various aspects of women's health. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual self-concept and sexual function in women who have undergone hysterectomy in Hamadan City, western Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from June 2024 to June 2025 at Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan. A total of 200 women who have undergone hysterectomy were enrolled using convenience sampling. Demographic and obstetric questionnaire, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ) were completed for all participants. Data analysis was performed using Stata software version 17.

Results: In this study, 200 participants were evaluated. The mean age of the participants was 47.84 years (SD=6.75). Sexual function scores were significantly higher in women with higher education levels (p<0.001), employed women (p=0.022), those with higher spousal education levels (p<0.001), those with employed spouses (p<0.001), and across different ethnic backgrounds (p=0.029). Additionally, a strong positive correlation was observed between the total FSFI and total MSSCQ scores (r=0.93, p<0.001).

Conclusions: The present study revealed a significant positive correlation between total sexual self-concept scores and sexual function. Preliminary evidence for future longitudinal or interventional sexual research can provide a basis for intervention strategies.

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在伊朗西部进行子宫切除术的妇女中，性自我概念与性功能的关系：一项横断面研究。

目的：子宫切除术是最重要的妇科手术之一，可以深刻影响妇女健康的各个方面。本研究旨在探讨伊朗西部哈马丹市子宫切除术妇女的性自我概念与性功能之间的关系。方法：本横断面分析研究于2024年6月至2025年6月 在哈马丹的Fatemieh医院进行。采用方便抽样法，共纳入200名子宫切除术妇女。对所有参与者完成人口统计和产科问卷、女性性功能指数（FSFI）和多维性自我概念问卷（MSSCQ）。采用Stata软件17进行数据分析。结果：本研究对200名参与者进行了评估。参与者的平均年龄为47.84岁（SD=6.75）。结论：性自我概念总分与性功能之间存在显著正相关关系。未来的纵向或干预性研究的初步证据可以为干预策略提供基础。

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Open Medicine Medicine-General Medicine

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