Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Mirghafourvand M, Asghari-Jafarabadi M, Tavananezhad N, Karkhaneh M. Modeling of socio-demographic predictors of sexual function in women of reproductive age. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2014; 23 (110) :238-242
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Background and purpose: Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. This study aimed to determine the status of sexual function, its dimensions, and its socio-demographic predictors in women of reproductive age in Tabriz, Iran, in 2013.
Materials and methods: Data were collected by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scale and socio-demographic questionnaire. General liner model analysis was used for modeling of socio-demographic predictors of sexual function.
Results: The mean score of sexual function was 65.9 ± 15.8 of the possible range of 0-100. Prevalence of sexual dysfunction was 66%. Sufficiency of household income for expenses and the level of satisfaction of spouse were predictors of sexual function in women.
Conclusion: With attention to significant impact of the sexual function on health of women and their families, determining the effective factors on sexual satisfaction can assist strengthening of families.