Relations entre sexualit é, dépression et qualité de vie chez la femme Tunisienne enceinte

Conclusion Des liens sont trouvés entre sexualité, dépression et qualité de vie. Ces relations peuvent être dues aux changements survenus au cours de la grossesse. D’autres recherches pour améliorer les connaissances de ces liens sont nécessaires. Introduction Pregnancy is an important period of the life of women. It contains many changes, which can affect sexuality, mood disorder and even quality of life. These factors may interfere and affect the well being of pregnant women. Objectif The purpose of this study is to research the links between sexual function with depression and quality of life of pregnant women. Methods This is a descriptive study which concerns 100 pregnant women. A questionnaire was used to investigate demographic data. Sexual function was evaluated by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The depression was investigated by Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and physical and mental health were evaluated by Short-Form Health Survey SF 12. Results The mean score of FSFI was 23.1±5.8. Seventy percent of the participants had sexual dysfunction. The mean score of Edinburg Post natal Depression Scale (EPDS) was 8.7±5.4. We noted depressive symptoms in 28 % of the sample. Sixty-one percent of women had the mean score of physical health (PCS) at 50±10 and 65 % had the mean score of mental health (MCS) at 50±10. The items of pain and satisfaction of FSFI were statistically associated with depression. Besides, satisfaction was related t...
Source: Sexologies - Category: Sexual Medicine Source Type: research