Prevalence and Associated Factors of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Sexually Active Students of the University of Buea

Abstract

Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common public health issue. Most studies, especially in the sub-Saharan region are typically carried out in the older married female population, but the post-secondary education period is crucial for the development of the sexuality of young women. Poor awareness and management of FSD may lead to adverse physical and psychosocial complications later on in the lives of these women. Aim: To determine the prevalence of the risk of having FSD and the factors associated with having FSD among sexually active students of the University of Buea. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the University of Buea involving 405 sexually active students; 16 years of age and above. Quantitative data on sociodemographic, biological, interpersonal and psychosocial characteristics were collected. A validated Japanese modified version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-J) was used to assess the risk of having female sexual dysfunction. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, binary and multivariate logistic analyses. Main Outcome Measures: Prevalence of risk of having FSD and its associated factors among students of the University of Buea. Results: A total of 171 (42.0%) out of 405 students showed a risk of having at least one form of FSD. The commonest forms of dysfunction were problems of sexual pain (46.9%), orgasm (42.0%), desire (29.1%) and arousal (21.2%). Participants who were unmarried but in a relationship (P = .002) were less likely to experience FSD. Lower levels of education (first year [P = .005], second year [P = .001]), having a history of sexual assault (P = 0.012) and poor health (P = .012) were all independently associated with a higher risk of having FSD. Conclusion:The prevalence of students at risk of having FSD was high with 4 out of every 10 students showing a risk of having at least one form. Lower levels of education, having a history of sexual assault and poor health were independent risk factors of FSD. Being unmarried but in a relationship was the sole protective factor against FSD.

Qadınlarda cinsi disfunksiyanın müalicəsi

“…Kişi cinsi disfunksiya, xüsusən də erektil disfunksiya geniş şəkildə tədqiq edilmişdir və bu pozulması olan kişilər üçün effektiv müalicə üsulları mövcuddur. Bununla belə, qadın cinsi disfunksiya (QCD) kişi cinsi disfunksiya ilə müqayisədə daha mürəkkəbdir və kifayət qədər araşdırılmamışdır [1][2][3][4][5][6].…”

Self-Perception of Sexual Dysfunction of Adult Brazilian Women of Reproductive Age: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…2 SD is a health problem related to disorders in sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and lubrication that impair the physical and emotional well-being of women during reproductive age (from 10 to 49 years), women may experience different phases (pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and puerperium) that result in biological, psychological, and social changes, possibly affecting sexual function (SF). [3][4][5] Moreover, some factors are associated with SD, such as perineal trauma during vaginal delivery, breastfeeding, mood swings, fears, changes in body self-image, lack of support from the partner, and urinary incontinence. 6,7 Sexual dysfunction is also prevalent among women with depression 8 and there is an interrelationship between the presence of female sexual dysfunction and the male partnership.…”

Sexual dysfunction and its associated factors among reproductive-age women at Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2023

“…Age, religion, and working hours of more than 8 per day were found to be significant related factors for FSD [ 20 , 24 – 27 ]. Poor physical health, abortion, female genital mutilation, vaginal delivery with sutures, relationship unhappiness, and sexual assault were identified as risk factors for FSD in a study done in Germany [ 2 ].…”

“…This is particularly true in African societies, where the majority of discussions concerning female sexual health are frowned upon [ 20 , 21 ]. This is also obvious in learning institutions, where a lack of sex education, as well as religious and sociocultural factors, tend to influence sexual attitudes [ 24 ].…”

“…Women’s sexual dysfunction is frequently neglected, under-identified, and undertreated by healthcare professionals, despite its high prevalence and considerable impact on life [ 24 , 26 , 33 ]. Regardless of the numerous studies on FSD conducted around the world, this is not the case in Sub-Saharan Africa [ 34 ].…”