The effect of COVID-19 anxiety on sexual function of healthcare providers: A cross-sectional survey study

Q4 Medicine

Medicinski Casopis Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.5937/mckg56-36544

Maryam Firouzabadi, Naimeh Pourramezani, Fatemeh Alavi-Arjas, Mohadeseh Balvardi, Neda Badrabadi

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Abstract

Objective. Coronavirus disease epidemic in 2019 (COVID-19) posed a big challenge to healthcare providers. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between coronavirus anxiety and the sexual function of healthcare providers. Methods. In this study, an online survey was used to explore the relationship between anxiety and sexual function in healthcare providers during COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire included Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS). Results. A total of 300 healthcare providers were investigated in this study. The estimated self-reported rates of mild anxiety symptoms were 49%, moderate 29.2% and severe were 29.9%. The total mean score of FSFI of healthcare providers were 19.1 (SD=4.4). The results showed that on the total scale, 40.9% of healthcare providers had mild anxiety. The results also indicated that female sexual function is inversely correlated with anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic. Also, it was shown that anxiety during COVID-19 is inversely correlated with sexual functioning. Conclusion. This study presented the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety and sexual function in healthcare providers. Therefore, psychological or sexual assistance may be beneficial.

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COVID-19焦虑对医护人员性功能的影响:一项横断面调查研究

目标。2019年冠状病毒病(COVID-19)的流行给医疗保健提供者带来了巨大挑战。本研究旨在探讨冠状病毒焦虑与医护人员性功能的关系。方法。本研究通过在线调查，探讨了COVID-19大流行期间医护人员焦虑与性功能之间的关系。问卷包括女性性功能指数(FSFI)和冠状疾病焦虑量表(CDAS)。结果。本研究共调查了300名医疗服务提供者。估计轻度焦虑症状的自我报告率为49%，中度焦虑症状为29.2%，重度焦虑症状为29.9%。医疗服务提供者的FSFI总分平均为19.1分(SD=4.4)。结果显示，在总量表上，40.9%的医护人员有轻度焦虑。结果还表明，女性性功能与新冠肺炎大流行期间的焦虑呈负相关。此外，研究表明，COVID-19期间的焦虑与性功能呈负相关。结论。本研究展示了COVID-19大流行对医护人员焦虑和性功能的负面影响。因此，心理或性援助可能是有益的。

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