Prevalence of female sexual dysfunction among women attending college presenting for gynecological care at a university student health center

Chapa, Hector O.; Fish, James T; Hagar, Carley; Wilson, Tiffany

doi:10.1080/07448481.2018.1515751

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“…This also points out the significance of FSD among different populations and cultures and goes to support the validity, consistency and reliability of the FSFI tool and its variants. This was similar to other studies in higher income countries such as among German female medical students (40.0%) by Wallweiner et al 13 and among female students (42.3%) of the University of Texas by Chapa et al 26 Nevertheless, a study carried out among Brazilian students by Satake et al 26 showed that the prevalence of FSD was lower at 28.8%. This could be attributed to the documented lesser risk of FSD in Hispanic women compared to women of other races such as women of African descent.…”

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“…This could go to support that women of different racial groups exhibit different rates and patterns of sexual dysfunction. 25 In this study, the most common type of FSD at risk was sexual pain (46.9%), followed by problems of orgasm (42.0%), desire (29.1%) and arousal (21.2%). This was similar to findings of Imbeah et al in Ghana.…”

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“…This could go to support that women of different racial groups exhibit different rates and patterns of sexual dysfunction. 25 …”

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

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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.

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

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“…The FI prevalence is 14.4% in the United States and 22.4% in Indonesia (Menees et al, 2018;Suyasa et al, 2015). Previous studies also reported that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction ranges from 16.9% and 85% among women globally (Chapa et al, 2020;Guo et al, 2012). PFDs can have serious consequences and require surgery in 1 of 10 women.…”

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Investigating Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Women of Reproductive Age and Factors Affecting It

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This descriptive study was designed to investigate the pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS) of women aged 18 to 49 years and to examine the factors that may have an effect on PFMS. The study was conducted on 258 women who visited a gynecology outpatient clinic between January 2019 and January 2020, who met the research criteria, and who agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected using the Sociodemographic Characteristics Information Form. The Modified Oxford Scale (MOS) and a perineometer were used to evaluate the PFMS of the women. The mean PFMS value measured using the perineometer was 31.56 ± 12.17 cmH2O (moderate pressure). The PFMS values were 20.00 to 29.9 cmH2O (weak pressure) and 30.00 to 39.9 cmH2O (moderate pressure) in 23.6% of the women, respectively. The PFMS values measured with MOS were of grade 3 strength (moderate pressure) in 23.6% of the women and grade 2 strength (weak pressure) in 23.3%. A statistically significant strong correlation was found between the perineometer measurement and the women’s MOS values. Moreover, a statistically significant difference was found between the PFMS values measured with the perineometer, MOS scores, and women’s age groups, educational status, marital status, employment status, income status, persistent cough, use of nicotine, alcohol and coffee consumptions, chronic constipation, history of frequent urinary tract infections, regular exercise, body mass index, history of pregnancy, mode of delivery, use of episiotomy at birth, perineal rupture at birth, use of forceps vacuum at birth, multiple pregnancies, delivery of a baby weighing ≥4,000 g, treatment during pregnancy, hysterectomy, menopause, frequency of sexual intercourse, and pain during sexual intercourse ( p < .05). We conclude that most of the women in the study had weak to moderate PFMS, that the evaluation of PFMS with the MOS positively overlapped with the perineometric measurements, and that a number of sociodemographic and obstetric variables act as risk factors that affect PFMS. The PFMS of all women should be assessed as part of their routine gynecological examinations.

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“…The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is estimated between 10 and 50% in men [2], but it is higher in women: 25 to 63% [3,4] in the world. A review of the literature over 10 years from 1999 to 2009) has established a prevalence of 0 to 3% of male orgasmic dysfunctions, 0 to 5% of erectile dysfunctions and 0 to 3% of dysfunctions of male hypoactive sexual desire, from 7 to 10% of female orgasmic dysfunctions and 4 to 5% premature ejaculation [5].…”

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Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in traditional medicine in Kampemba-Lubumbashi, DR Congo

Valentin¹,

Gracia²,

Arlette³

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For a long time, vegetation has provided man with remedies to deal with his health problems such as erectile dysfunction. This study was conducted to inventory plants and recipes used in traditional medicine in Kampemba (Lubumbashi) in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. This descriptive ethnobotanical survey was carried out between October 2017 and June 2018. It was conducted by direct interview using a guide questionnaire with 34 practitioners of traditional medicine (PMT). The 34 PMT consulted were mainly men (sex ratio Man / Women = 2.09) aged 49 ± 11 years. They provided information on 51 recipes and 33 plants among which only 21 species have been scientifically identified. Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. Wight (Fabaceae) and Pericopsis angolensis (Baker) Meeuwen (Fabaceae) are the most cited species. These 21 plants are mostly trees (57%) belonging to 12 families dominated by Fabaceae (21.2%) and indicated in 22 pathologies dominated by sexual impotence with a fidelity level (FL) of 0.59. From these plants derive 37 recipes from which the root is the most used organ (75.7%). The decoction (45.9%) and the drink (78.4%) are respectively the methods of preparation and administration route most requested. This study reports for the first time the aphrodisiac use of 8 plants among which, Schrebera trichoclada Welw (Oleaceae), Strychnos stuhlmannii Gilg (Loganiaceae) and Terminalia mollis MA Lawson (Combretaceae) have the highest fidelity index (FL) (FL> 0.1). Kampemba PMTs know and use aphrodisiac plants whose investigations deserve to be continued to validate their traditional knowledge.

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Prevalence of female sexual dysfunction among women attending college presenting for gynecological care at a university student health center

Cited by 6 publications

References 23 publications

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

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

Investigating Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Women of Reproductive Age and Factors Affecting It

Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in traditional medicine in Kampemba-Lubumbashi, DR Congo

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