Female Sexual Dysfunction among Kosovo Women
Hajrullah Fejza
Ministry of Health, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Ilir Tolaj *
Faculty of Medical, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Behrije Vishi
Regional Hospital, Ferizaj, Kosovo.
Albina Fejza
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Liridona Jemini
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Minire Alilaj
Regional Hospital, Ferizaj, Kosovo.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze female sexual dysfunction and potential risk factors influencing the sexual life in Kosovo’s women population.
Study Design: Cross-sectional analysis
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted through an online survey in Kosovo, between May-September 2015.
Methods: A self‑administered structured questionnaire, A Brief Sexual Symptom Checklist for Women, (BSSC) was administered to assess overall satisfaction (prevalence), desire, genital sensation, lubrication, orgasm and pain. The respondent rate was 87.5% (350/400).
Results: The level of sexual dissatisfaction was 36.9%. Little or no interest in sex was reported in 32% of women, an orgasmic problem in 20%, genital sensation problem in 16.7%, a lubrication problem in 12.7% and pain during sex in 16.0%. 76.8% of women would like to talk about these problems with their doctor. Age and smoking history are the potential risk factors.
Conclusion: The level of sexually dissatisfied women in Kosovo is quite high but similar to other studies within the field. The willing to discuss with a doctor was reported by 2/3 of respondents. The level of satisfaction is in correlation with age. The second most important risk factor is smoking.
Keywords: Sexual dysfunction, women, smoking, age, Kosovo