EFFECT OF FAMILY SIZE AND PLACE OF RESIDENCE ON SEXUAL ACTIVITY RESUMPTION IN WOMEN AFTER CHILDBIRTH
Zorica Knezović Drakšić1, Hrvojka Soljačić-Vraneš1, Ivka Djaković2
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
Acta Clinica Croatica
|March 19, 2025
Summary
Social support significantly impacts postpartum female sexuality, more than living location. Larger families correlate with higher sexual activity post-childbirth, emphasizing the need for social protection and information access.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Female sexuality is influenced by various social factors.
- Postpartum period presents unique challenges to sexual well-being.
- Understanding social determinants is crucial for maternal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the influence of social factors on postpartum female sexuality.
- To compare effects of rural vs. urban living and extended vs. nuclear families.
- To identify key social determinants impacting sexual activity and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 113 women.
- Utilized questionnaires for sociodemographic data and sexual activity assessment.
- Analyzed data on sexual intercourse frequency, resumption time, and dyspareunia.
Main Results:
- No significant effect of residence (rural/urban) on sexual resumption time or frequency.
- Women in larger families reported higher sexual activity (p<0.05).
- Dyspareunia affected 41.3% of participants.
Conclusions:
- Social support from family members significantly impacts postpartum sexuality.
- Place of residence has less influence compared to family support.
- Organized social protection and accessible information are vital for postpartum women's sexual health.
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