Comparison of the Relationship Between Sexual Function, Marital Adjustment, and Life Satisfaction in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Women
Background: Sexual function is important for diabetic women because it has a special effect on<br />the quality of life. This study was conducted to compare the relationship of sexual function, marital<br />adjustment, and life satisfaction between diabetic and non-diabetic women.<br...
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences,
2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Background: Sexual function is important for diabetic women because it has a special effect on<br />the quality of life. This study was conducted to compare the relationship of sexual function, marital<br />adjustment, and life satisfaction between diabetic and non-diabetic women.<br />Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in Kerman, Iran, from August 2018 to November 2019.<br />The study sample included 300 diabetic women and 300 non-diabetic women. Data gathering tools<br />included a demographic questionnaire, Rosen female sexual function index (FSFI), Spanier Dyadic<br />Adjustment Scale (DAS), and Diner satisfaction with life scale. Data were analyzed through SPSS 15,<br />using descriptive statistics, independent-t test, ANOVA, and Pearson tests. The significance level was<br />considered 0.05.<br />Results: The mean scores of marital adjustment, female sexual function index, and satisfaction<br />with life scales in diabetic women were 90.98±23.33, 19.04±9.77, and 13.4±3.21; also, they were<br />120.34±33.34, 27.82±10.17, and 16.3±5.89 in non-diabetic women, respectively. Statistically significant<br />differences were found between the scores of marital adjustment (P=0.001), female sexual function<br />index (P=0.001), and satisfaction with life (P=0.001) in diabetic and non-diabetic women. The female<br />sexual function index was correlated with life satisfaction and marital adjustment.<br />Conclusion: Diabetic women experience sexual dysfunction because of their special condition, which<br />negatively influences life satisfaction and marital adjustment. Healthcare providers should pay much<br />more attention to this issue. They can provide educational packages on sexual issues for diabetic<br />women. They should also support these women and their spouses to improve their quality of life. |
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| Item Description: | 2322-2476 2322-4835 10.30476/ijcbnm.2020.84993.1244 |