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- Title
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Korean Premenopausal Women: A Community-Based Study.
- Authors
Dong-Ok Yang; Insang Hwang; Kwangsung Park
- Abstract
Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in Korean women. Materials and Methods: A total of 629 married women in the Chonnam and Gwangju area were randomly included in this study. They were asked to complete a questionnaire on FSD, which consisted of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), as well as psychological, physiological, and demographic factors. Results: The mean age of the women was 36.97 years and the mean FSFI score was 25.56 out of a total score of 36. Based on the total FSFI score, 42.9% of the women had scores less than the cut-off point of 25, the assessed definition of FSD. The prevalence of FSD by age group was: 31.3% for 20-29 year olds, 41.6% for 30-39 year olds, and 51.8% for 40-49 year olds. A stepwise regression analysis found that women with higher levels of sexual distress, lower frequency of sexual intercourse, lower levels of life satisfaction, a less important appraisal of sex, a higher likelihood of depression, more conservative attitude toward sex, irregular menstrual cycle, higher age, chronic disease, and a smoking habit were more likely to suffer from FSD. Conclusions: The prevalence of FSD in Korean women was common and comparable to those reported worldwide. Sexual distress, frequency of sexual intercourse, and life satisfaction were important associated factors of FSD.
- Publication
Korean Journal of Andrology, 2012, Vol 30, Issue 1, p57
- ISSN
1229-1692
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.5534/kja.2012.30.1.57