Assessment of sexual competence among primiparous women using different contraceptive methods

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Professor of maternity and gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain shams University

2 Assistant Professor of maternity and gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain shams University

Abstract

Background: Sexuality is an important component of women's wellbeing. Sexual
changes after childbirth regarding contraceptive methods among women are an important
factor in creating a sense of satisfaction which effects on their quality of life. Aim: To
assess sexual competence among primiparous women using different contraceptiv methods.
Design: A descriptive study was used. Setting: The study was conducted at family planning
clinic of Maternity health center in Shoshay village, Menoufia governate. Sample: A
Purposive sample of 300 primiparous women. Data collection tools: 2 tools were used,
Structured interviewing questionnaire tool,and Female sexual function index (FSFI) .Results:
Reavles that (37.0%) of the studied sample had moderate level regarding to total domains of
female sexual function, while less than one third (30.3%) of them had low level regarding to
total domains of female sexual function . Conclusion: About one third of the studied sample
used hormonal methods and majority of them had low level of total female sexual function
(FSF), about two thirds of the studied sample who used non hormonal contraceptives had
moderate level of total FSF and more than half of them who used natural methods had high
level of total sexual function. Recommendations: Apply comprehensive health educational
programs for primiparous women about sexual health and establishing teaching courses
regarding advantages and disadvantages of different contraceptive methods.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 4
December 2022
Pages 711-724

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