Sexual Dysfunction and Related Factors during Pregnancy at a Tertiary Health Facility in Southwestern Nigeria
Adeyemi Sunday Adefisan
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University/Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Jacob Olumuyiwa Awoleke
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University/Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University/Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Olusola Peter Aduloju
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University/Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Temitope Omoladun Okunola
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University/Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Oluwatoyin Olawumi Adefisan
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital School of Midwifery, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
Oluseyi Emmanuel Adelekan
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital School of Midwifery, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
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Abstract
Aims: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among the pregnant women studied. It compared the prevalence in each trimester of pregnancy, and identified socio-demographic factors associated with sexual dysfunction in pregnancy.
Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria between 1st and 30th of November 2020.
Methodology: We included a total of 124 pregnant women. Data were collected using an electronic questionnaire incorporating the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). An FSFI score ≤ 26.55 was classified as sexual dysfunction.
Results: Some 60.5% of the respondents had sexual dysfunction. The total FSFI score of study participants was 20.62 ± 8.32. The FSFI mean score of women with sexual dysfunction was 15.25±6.34 while it was 28.57±2.42 for those without sexual dysfunction.
Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction is prevalent among the pregnant population studied. The prevalence increased with advancing gestation. Aside from routine antenatal care, healthcare providers should be aware and equipped to provide the necessary information and care for this sensitive issue.
Keywords: Pregnant women, sexual dysfunction, female sexual function index.