The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among postpartum women on the East Coast of Malaysia

Khalid, Nur Nadrah and Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida and Abd. Aziz, Karimah Hanim and Draman, Nani (2020) The prevalence of sexual dysfunction among postpartum women on the East Coast of Malaysia. Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 15 (6). pp. 515-521. ISSN 1658-3612

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Abstract

Abstract Objective: Sexual health is a key component of the overall health and quality of life of both men and women. Sexual dysfunction is a common condition, but it lacks professional recognition. This study aims to determine the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunctions among postpartum women in primary care clinics and their associated factors in a Malaysian cohort. Method: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 420 women from nine primary care clinics in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. All participants had given livebirths within six weeks to six months and had attended either a postnatal or a well-child clinic at a government primary care clinic. The assessment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) was done using a validated Malay version of the female sexual function index (MVFSFI). Data were statistically analysed using appropriate methods. Results: More than one-third (35.5%) of women had postpartum sexual dysfunction. The most common types were lubrication disorder 85.6% (n ¼ 113), followed by loss of desire 69.7% (n ¼ 92) and pain disorders 62.9% (n ¼ 83). Satisfaction disorder 7.3% (n ¼ 27), orgasmic disorder 9.7% (n ¼ 56) and arousal disorder 11.0% (n ¼ 41) were less common sexual problems. The independent associated factors for FSD were high education level (adjusted odd ratio ¼ 1.717, 95% CI 1.036e2.844; p < 0.05) and usage of hormonal contraception (adjusted odd ratio ¼ 0.582, 95% CI 0.355e0.954; p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study showed a high prevalence of postpartum sexual dysfunction in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. The most common type of sexual dysfunction was lubrication disorder. Efforts at increasing awareness in healthcare professionals should be made. Keywords: Child birth; Female sexual function index; Postpartum; Primary care; Sexual dysfunction � 2020 The Authors. Production and hosting by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Taibah University. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-ncnd/4.0/).

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5696/85730
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Child birth; Female sexual function index; Postpartum; Primary care; Sexual dysfunction
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	SR NUR FARHANA LATFI
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2020 16:21
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2020 16:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/85730

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