Korean J Androl.  2012 Apr;30(1):57-63. 10.5534/kja.2012.30.1.57.

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Korean Premenopausal Women: A Community-Based Study

• Yang DO
• Hwang I
• Park K

• KMID: 2298810
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5534/kja.2012.30.1.57

Abstract

PURPOSE
To estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in Korean women.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A total of 629 married women in the Chonnam and Gwangju area were randomly included in this study. They were asked to complete a questionnaire on FSD, which consisted of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), as well as psychological, physiological, and demographic factors.
RESULTS
The mean age of the women was 36.97 years and the mean FSFI score was 25.56 out of a total score of 36. Based on the total FSFI score, 42.9% of the women had scores less than the cut-off point of 25, the assessed definition of FSD. The prevalence of FSD by age group was: 31.3% for 20~29 year olds, 41.6% for 30~39 year olds, and 51.8% for 40~49 year olds. A stepwise regression analysis found that women with higher levels of sexual distress, lower frequency of sexual intercourse, lower levels of life satisfaction, a less important appraisal of sex, a higher likelihood of depression, more conservative attitude toward sex, irregular menstrual cycle, higher age, chronic disease, and a smoking habit were more likely to suffer from FSD.
CONCLUSIONS
The prevalence of FSD in Korean women was common and comparable to those reported worldwide. Sexual distress, frequency of sexual intercourse, and life satisfaction were important associated factors of FSD.

Keyword

Female sexual dysfunction; Life satisfaction; Sexual distress

MeSH Terms

Chronic Disease
Coitus
Depression
Female
Humans
Menstrual Cycle
Prevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires
Smoke
Smoking
Smoke