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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Female sexual dysfunction in Lower Egypt
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Volume 114, No. 2, Year 2007
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in Lower Egypt. Design: A cross-sectional clinic-/hospital-based survey. Setting: Five district medical centres in Dakahlia Governorate: Shirbin, Bilquas, Samblawen, Dekrinis and Mansoura City. Population: One thousand married women aged between 16 and 49 years. Methods: Data were collected by personal interview in a questionnaire format in addition to physical examination (when allowed). Main outcome measures: FSD and associated risk factors. Results: The response rate was 93.6%. 68.9% of women had one or more sexual problems; however, 23% of the women with sexual problems were not distressed by these issues. 31.5% of women suffered from dyspareunia. 49.6% of the women had decreased sexual desire, 36% had difficult arousal and 16.9% had anorgasmia (primary and secondary). Marital disharmony, 'hate' and unfavourable socio-economic circumstances were the most common aggravating factors (28.1%) for sexual dysfunction among the participants, followed by pregnancy-related events (15.7%). Most women (84.5%) received no help for their sexual problems. 90.3% of the women were circumcised. Only 7.1% (46 of 645) of women with sexual problems had received treatment, with no real improvement reported in 58.7% (27 of the 46 women). Conclusions: FSD is a highly prevalent problem within the scope of this study. Low reporting rates and very low treatment rates were identified in the sample from Lower Egypt. © RCOG 2007 BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Authors & Co-Authors
Elnashar, Aboubakr Mohamed
Egypt, Benha
Benha University Hospital
El-Dien Ibrahim, M.
Egypt, Benha
Benha University Hospital
El-Desoky, M. M.
Egypt, Benha
Benha University Hospital
Ali, O. M.
Egypt, Mansoura
Mansoura University Hospitals
El-Sayd Mohamed Hassan, M.
Egypt, Mansoura
Mansura Fever Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 164
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01106.x
ISSN:
14700328
e-ISSN:
14710528
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Egypt
Participants Gender
Female