The effects of motherhood and body perception on sexual dysfunctions among pregnant women

TOSUN GÜLEROĞLU F., Uludag E.

PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE, vol.58, no.4, pp.2072-2078, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ppc.13033
  • Journal Name: PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.2072-2078
  • Keywords: body perception, motherhood, pregnancy, sexual dysfunction, IMAGE
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to determine the effects of motherhood and body perception of pregnant women on sexual dysfunction. Methods Data were collected using a demographic data form, the Self-Perception of Pregnants Scale (SPPS) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The study which is cross-sectional was conducted with 280 pregnant women. Percentages, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyzes were used for data analysis. Findings Pregnant women with a positive pregnancy-related motherhood and body perception had low sexual dysfunction. There was a moderately significant positive relationship between sexual functions and pregnancy-related motherhood perception (r: 0.430, p < 0.001) and a moderately significant negative relationship between pregnancy-related body perception (r: -0.376, p < 0.001). Clinical Implications Healthcare professionals should know what is the motherhood and body perception of pregnants while evaluating sexual health.