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The impact of genital self-image on sexual function and sexual satisfaction in married women
Yurdagül Günaydin1, Esma Kir2, Serpil Toker3
1Tarsus University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing - Mersin, Turkey.
Objective:
This study was conducted to determine the effect of genital self-image on sexual function and satisfaction in married women.
Methods:
The study included 353 married women in Central Anatolia. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, the Female Genital Self-Image Scale, the Female Sexual Function Index-6, and the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction.
Results:
The participants' mean total scores were 20.36±4.03 on the Female Genital Self-Image Scale, 19.46±4.98 on the Female Sexual Function Index-6, and 55.84±16.79 on the Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction. The regression analysis indicated that Female Sexual Function Index-6, age, marriage duration, and total Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction scores collectively predicted Female Genital Self-Image Scale scores, accounting for 13.2% of variance and suggesting a modest yet meaningful effect.
Conclusion:
Approaches that enhance genital self-image support women's sexual health, and it is essential for healthcare professionals to provide quality care by taking these factors into consideration.
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