Women’s Sexual Issues After Myocardial Infarction

Zeydi, Amir Emami; Sharafkhani, Mohammad; Armat, Mohammad Reza; Gould, Kathleen Ahern; Soleimani, Aria; Hosseini, Seyed Javad

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“…The effect of infertility on the mental health of women can lead to high rates of depression, anxiety, and disappointment with life. Depression and other psychological problems in infertile women are barriers to seeking medical counselling, while disappointment with life can lead to reduced screening behaviours [24], [25].…”

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Factors Related to Breast Cancer Screening in Women in the Northern Part of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kardan-Souraki

Moosazadeh

Khani

et al. 2019

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and affects many women around the world each year. Breast cancer screening is one of the best strategies that can be used to reduce the death rate from the disease. Different factors influence the breast cancer screening rate. AIM: This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect the screening of women for breast cancer in the northern part of Iran. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mazandaran Province of Iran in 2016 on 1,165 women who participate in breast cancer screening programs, using a cluster-sampling method. A valid and reliable researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the data. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics via SPSS 21. RESULTS: In this study, 62% of the women had a history of breast self-examinations, 41.1% had breast examinations by healthcare staff, and 21.7% received mammography. The woman’s age, age at first marriage, age at onset of sexual intercourse, occupation, spouse’s occupation, household income, health status, history of infertility, smoking, and decision-maker on issues of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) were the best predictors of participation in screening for breast cancer (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: To encourage participation in breast cancer screening programs, women should be encouraged to seek preventive care. Also, factors that affect screening should be considered an appropriate educational method should be provided. ould be considered and appropriate educational methods should be provided.

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Factors Related to Breast Cancer Screening in Women in the Northern Part of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kardan-Souraki

Moosazadeh

Khani

et al. 2019

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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“…• Sexual concerns are prevalent after myocardial infarction, and women are inclined to conceal them because of cultural barriers. 22 • Ability to climb 2 flights of stairs is generally considered adequate fitness for sexual activity. 23 Heart failure…”

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Women's Sexual Health and Aging

Granville

Pregler

2018

J American Geriatrics Society

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Older women are often sexually active, but physicians caring for older women rarely address sexual concerns. Although women's desire for sex declines with age, a majority of older women rate sex as having importance in their lives. Women identify emotional intimacy as an important reason for engaging in sexual relationships. Women are less likely than men to have an available spousal or intimate partner and more likely to have a partner with sexual difficulties of their own. Up to half of sexually active older women report a distressing sexual problem, with low desire and problems related to genitourinary syndrome (vulvovaginal atrophy) being most common. Difficulty with orgasm in older women is often associated with a partner's erectile dysfunction. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasingly prevalent in older women. A minority of older women report discussing sexual issues with a physician. Most commonly, the patient initiates discussions. Physicians should ask regularly and proactively about sexual activity and function. Important interventions include offering practical advice to common chronic medical conditions and sexual problems that confront older women; treating vulvovaginal atrophy; and providing STI screening, prevention strategies, and treatment when appropriate.

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“…The results of studies have shown that changes in symptoms of depression are concomitantly associated with sexual function fluctuations on a daily basis [23]. In addition, sexual dysfunction is more reported in depressed women [33]. In general, women living in rural areas experience more distress or turmoil, compared to women inhabiting urban areas, and cultural issues in villages limit the acceptance of mental health services in these regions [34].…”

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Evaluating co-occurrence of depression and sexual dysfunction and related factors among Iranian rural women: a population-based study

Khademi¹,

Hosseini²,

Nia³

et al. 2020

BioMedicine

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Background and objectives: Sexual dysfunction and mood disorders have a high prevalence rate and their co-occurrence has been reported in previous studies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of co-occurrence of sexual dysfunction and depression and related factors in women. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study was carried out on 826 married rural women aged 15e49 years in Sari, Iran in 2018, selected by random sampling. The participants filled the demographic and fertility questionnaires, as well as Beck's Depression Inventory and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results: In this study, 18% of the participants experienced the co-occurrence of depression and sexual dysfunction. In addition, results of the multiple logistic regression showed that forced marriage (OR ¼ 0.31, CI 95%: 0.15 to 0.64, P < 0.001), a one-level increase in the education of the spouse (OR ¼ 0.76, CI 95%: 0.59 to 0.98, P < 0.041), lack of history of depression (OR ¼ 0.36, CI 95%: 0.20 to 0.66, P < 0.001) and lack of vaginal infection (OR ¼ 0.41, CI 95%: 0.27 to 0.62, P < 0.001) were considered as factors contributing to a decline in the co-occurrence of depression and sexual dysfunction. On the other hand, not having a private bedroom (OR ¼ 1.63, CI 95%: 1.09 to 2.43, P < 0.017), no vehicle (OR ¼ 1.52, CI 95%: 1.02 to 2.27, P < 0.038), a history of sychiatric diseases (OR ¼ 2.09, CI 95%: 1.2.0 to 3.65, P < 0.009), lack of chronic diseases (OR ¼ 2.11, CI 95%: 1.03 to 4.31, P ¼ 0.039) and lack of use of antidepressants (OR ¼ 2.03, CI 95%: 2.03 to 1.03, P < 0.039) increased the co-occurrence of depression and sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, about one-fifth of the married rural women experienced the cooccurrence of depression and sexual dysfunction. If healthcare providers detect one of the disorders of depression or sexual dysfunction in a patient, it is suggested that the person be assessed in terms of the other disorder and the proper treatment be applied. Furthermore, the healthcare personnel must pay attention to factors related to the co-occurrence of these disorders in addition to providing a treatment program.

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Women’s Sexual Issues After Myocardial Infarction

Cited by 13 publications

References 40 publications

Factors Related to Breast Cancer Screening in Women in the Northern Part of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Related to Breast Cancer Screening in Women in the Northern Part of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Women's Sexual Health and Aging

Evaluating co-occurrence of depression and sexual dysfunction and related factors among Iranian rural women: a population-based study

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