Relationship between General Health Indices and Sexual Dysfunction in Women Experiencing Spousal Abuse

Shayan, Arezoo; Kaviani, Maasumeh; Azima, Sara; Masoumi, Seyedeh Zahra; Haghpanah, Sezaneh; Gholamzadeh, Sakineh; Zarenezhad, Mohamad

doi:10.5539/gjhs.v8n10p275

Cited by 2 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 14 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Domestic violence has been reported to be expressed in different forms of physical, psychological, and sexual (Shayan et al 2016 , Dargis and Koenigs 2017 ). Various studies have revealed consequences of DV and concerns about the victims of DV have been being raised for health policymakers (Dargis and Koenigs 2017 , Gholamzadeh et al 2018 , Maji 2018 ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review

Doroudchi,

Zarenezhad,

Hosseininezhad

et al. 2023

Egypt J Forensic Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Domestic violence (DV) is one of the major concerning health problems worldwide, and individuals who experienced domestic violence, may suffer physical or psychological consequences. Main body Children as a major part of the family and society are usually involved in familial challenging events such as domestic violence, and suffer several major complications. This review aimed to explore the psychological consequences of child exposure to domestic violence. A systematic search in four databases yielded 18 peer-reviewed original studies that met the inclusion criteria. Selected studies highlighted the psychological consequences of domestic violence in witnessing and exposed children. The findings of the present study revealed that children exposed to DV suffer various psychological, mental, and behavioral complications which may be short and long-lasting, and moderate or severe. Children exposed to domestic violence may show declined educational performance and social abilities. Internalization problems, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms, and externalization symptoms such as aggressive behaviors and even lower levels of IQ are of most important reported complications of domestic violence in children. Educational programs for parents as well as trained school caregivers and health policy-makers can diminish and prevent the complications of domestic violence in children. Conclusion Considering the importance of children mental hygiene, health policymakers should consider facilities to screen and detect children with signs of maltreatment and exposed to domestic violence. In this regard, trained teachers or school counselors will be helpful, as social supports and therapies may be more effective by early detection affairs.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review

Doroudchi,

Zarenezhad,

Hosseininezhad

et al. 2023

Egypt J Forensic Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women, Babol, Iran

Pasha

Faramarzi

Basirat

et al. 2021

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BACKGROUND: Infertility is one of the main concerns in women's lives that may lead to psychological imbalance and disrupt their sexual relationship. The study was conducted with the aim of evaluating role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This analytic-descriptive study was conducted in 2015–2016 in 424 infertile women referring to Fatemeh Zahraa Infertility and Reproductive Health Center, Babol, Iran. The participants filled out the Female Sexual Function Index (α = 0.72–0.90), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28, α = 0.86), and demographics questionnaires. Linear regression used to analyze the data. RESULTS: The mean of total GHQ was 23.57 ± 12.06. The highest mean of GHQ subscales was social dysfunction (8.68 ± 3.69). There was a negative association between GHQ with the overall sexual function of infertile women (r = −0.397, P < 0.0001). The higher mental health disorder was associated with lower sexual function. Furthermore, there was an inverse significant association between all the subscales of mental health and sexual function. Based on the multiple linear regression analysis, the variables of anxiety and sleep disorder (β = −0.143, P < 0.035), social dysfunction (β= −0.139, P < 0.003), depression symptoms (β = −0.121, P < 0.046), sexual intercourse frequency (β = 0.272, P < 0.0001), and educational level (β = −0.110, P < 0.016) were the significant predictors of perceived sexual dysfunction after adjusting for other variables. The strongest predictor of the GHQ subscale was anxiety and sleep disorder. CONCLUSIONS: Undesirable conditions of mental health and its adverse effects on sexual function and also other predictors emphasize the need to develop more effective screening and supportive strategies with the help of the psychologists.

show abstract

Relationship between General Health Indices and Sexual Dysfunction in Women Experiencing Spousal Abuse

Cited by 2 publications

References 14 publications

Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review

Psychological complications of the children exposed to domestic violence: a systematic review

Role of mental health in prediction of sexual function in infertile women, Babol, Iran

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About