THE EFFECT OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ON SEXUAL ACTIVITY AFTER CHILDBIRTH
Ana Meyra Potkonjak1, Hrvoje Vraneš2, Ivka Djaković1
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
Acta Clinica Croatica
|September 23, 2024
Summary
This study found a weak correlation between education, employment status, and sexual activity post-childbirth. Factors like maternal education and partner employment showed some links, but overall, the connection was minimal.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Postpartum recovery involves physical and psychological adjustments.
- Sexual activity resumption is a key aspect of postpartum recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between maternal educational level, employment status, and sexual activity after vaginal delivery.
- To analyze factors influencing the timing and frequency of sexual intercourse in the first year postpartum.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study involving 286 women post-vaginal delivery.
- Data collected on maternal and partner demographics, including education and employment.
- Multiple linear regression analysis used to explore relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Significant associations were found between the timing of first intercourse and maternal education, partner employment, and maternal age.
- Differences in intercourse frequency were linked to partner's educational level.
- However, multiple correlation coefficients indicated a very weak overall correlation.
Conclusions:
- Maternal educational level and employment status demonstrate a weak correlation with sexual activity after childbirth.
- While some demographic factors show statistically significant links, their practical impact on postpartum sexual activity is minimal.
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