Sexual Function Status, Depression and Marital Adjustment in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Melike Kahveci; Nuray Egelioğlu Cetişli

Makale detayları

Sexual Function Status, Depression and Marital Adjustment in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar:

Melike Kahveci | Nuray Egelioğlu Cetişli

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.1084-1090

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329791

pISSN:

2459-1459

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the sexual function, depression and marital adjustment of postmenopausal women. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted with 502 postmenopausal women, data were collected using the participiant description form, Female Sexual Function Scale, Menopause Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Data were evaluated with descriptive statistics, chi-square and correlation analysis. Results: In the study, it was found that 48 of the women had sexual dysfunction, 8.2 had severe depressive symptoms and their marital adjustment was low. It has been determined that women with sexual dysfunction have increased depression levels, low marital adjustment, and women with low marital adjustment have increased depression levels. Conclusion: The postmenopausal period is a period that constitutes an important part of a womans life, has its own symptoms and is a period in which women experience significant changes. It is recommended that education and counseling be provided for sexual problems and depression experienced during this period, that spouses be included in the process, and that women be evaluated with a holistic care focus.

 Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the sexual function, depression and marital adjustment of postmenopausal women. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted with 502 postmenopausal women, data were collected using the participiant description form, Female Sexual Function Scale, Menopause Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Data were evaluated with descriptive statistics, chi-square and correlation analysis. Results: In the study, it was found that 48 of the women had sexual dysfunction, 8.2 had severe depressive symptoms and their marital adjustment was low. It has been determined that women with sexual dysfunction have increased depression levels, low marital adjustment, and women with low marital adjustment have increased depression levels. Conclusion: The postmenopausal period is a period that constitutes an important part of a womans life, has its own symptoms and is a period in which women experience significant changes. It is recommended that education and counseling be provided for sexual problems and depression experienced during this period, that spouses be included in the process, and that women be evaluated with a holistic care focus.

 Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the sexual function, depression and marital adjustment of postmenopausal women. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted with 502 postmenopausal women, data were collected using the participiant description form, Female Sexual Function Scale, Menopause Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Data were evaluated with descriptive statistics, chi-square and correlation analysis. Results: In the study, it was found that 48 of the women had sexual dysfunction, 8.2 had severe depressive symptoms and their marital adjustment was low. It has been determined that women with sexual dysfunction have increased depression levels, low marital adjustment, and women with low marital adjustment have increased depression levels. Conclusion: The postmenopausal period is a period that constitutes an important part of a womans life, has its own symptoms and is a period in which women experience significant changes. It is recommended that education and counseling be provided for sexual problems and depression experienced during this period, that spouses be included in the process, and that women be evaluated with a holistic care focus.

 Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the sexual function, depression and marital adjustment of postmenopausal women. Methods: In this descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted with 502 postmenopausal women, data were collected using the participiant description form, Female Sexual Function Scale, Menopause Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Data were evaluated with descriptive statistics, chi-square and correlation analysis. Results: In the study, it was found that 48 of the women had sexual dysfunction, 8.2 had severe depressive symptoms and their marital adjustment was low. It has been determined that women with sexual dysfunction have increased depression levels, low marital adjustment, and women with low marital adjustment have increased depression levels. Conclusion: The postmenopausal period is a period that constitutes an important part of a womans life, has its own symptoms and is a period in which women experience significant changes. It is recommended that education and counseling be provided for sexual problems and depression experienced during this period, that spouses be included in the process, and that women be evaluated with a holistic care focus.

Makale detayları

Sexual Function Status, Depression and Marital Adjustment in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar:

Melike Kahveci | Nuray Egelioğlu Cetişli

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.1084-1090

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329791

pISSN:

2459-1459

Adjustment

depression

postmenopause

sexual dysfunction

Sayı

Makale detayları

Sexual Function Status, Depression and Marital Adjustment in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yazarlar: Melike Kahveci | Nuray Egelioğlu Cetişli

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.1084-1090

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001329791

pISSN: 2459-1459

Adjustment

depression

postmenopause

sexual dysfunction

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Melike Kahveci | Nuray Egelioğlu Cetişli

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.1084-1090

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329791

pISSN:

2459-1459