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Orgasmic dysfunction among women at a primary care setting in Malaysia
Hatta Sidi1, Marhani Midin, Sharifah Ezat Wan Puteh
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. hattasidi@hotmail.com
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
|January 7, 2009
Summary
Over half of Malaysian women in primary care experience orgasmic dysfunction. Factors like older age, lower education, and longer marriage duration are associated risk factors for female sexual dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Primary Care Medicine
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Orgasmic dysfunction is a common sexual health concern affecting women globally.
- Understanding prevalence and risk factors in diverse populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of orgasmic dysfunction among women in Malaysian primary care.
- To identify sociodemographic and marital risk factors associated with female orgasmic dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 230 married women aged 18-70 years.
- Validated sexual function questionnaires were used to assess orgasmic function.
- Statistical analysis compared profiles of women with and without orgasmic dysfunction.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of orgasmic dysfunction was 51.9% in this primary care population.
- Significant risk factors included age over 45, non-Malay ethnicity, lower academic status, longer marriage duration, higher parity, older husband, and menopausal status.
- Women with infrequent sexual intercourse had lower odds of experiencing orgasmic dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Orgasmic dysfunction is highly prevalent in Malaysian women attending primary care.
- Several sociodemographic and marital factors are associated with increased risk.
- Further research and targeted interventions are needed to address female sexual dysfunction in this setting.
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