Arak Medical University Journal 

About: Arak Medical University Journal is an academic journal published by Arak University of Medical Sciences. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Population & Aerobic exercise. It has an ISSN identifier of 1735-5338. It is also open access. Over the lifetime, 1061 publications have been published receiving 3813 citations. The journal is also known as: Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Arāk & Journal of Arak University of Medical Sciences.

The relationship between self-esteem and sexual dysfunction and satisfaction in women

Abstract: Background: Sexual dysfunction is a common, progressive disorder which is related to age and it affects the quality of life and sexual and interpersonal relationship. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between self-esteem and sexual dysfunction and satisfaction in women who referred to the health centers of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study was done on 120 women referring to the health centers of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences that met the inclusion criteria. Data collection tools were demographic, GHQ-28, Kovair Smith, and FSFI questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 16). Results: The overall incidence of sexual dysfunction was 64% and the greatest frequencies were related to pain and sexual satisfaction 37% and 20%, respectively. Also, 90% of the subjects had high self-esteem and the rest 10% had low self-esteem. There was a significant relationship between self-esteem and sexual dysfunction (p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this study showed a significant relationship between self-esteem and sexual dysfunction and satisfaction in women, especially in those with low self-esteem that presented greater sexual dysfunction and satisfaction.