Study of body image and its relationship with sexual function and mental health in married housewives

The aim of this study was to investigate body image and its relationship with sexual function and mental health in married housewives. The present study was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population of the study consisted of all married housewives in Mashhad in 1400-1999. From the statistical population, 450 people were selected by available sampling and studied. Goldenberg (ghq-28) mental health questionnaires, Rosen et al.'s sexual function (FSFI) and external body image (MBSRQ) questionnaires were used to collect data. The subjects were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis and multiple and multivariate linear regression using SPSS-24 statistical software.The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that between body image and sexual function in married housewives There is a positive and significant relationship (r = 0.363) .The satisfaction component from different parts of the body showed the highest relationship and correlation with the total score of sexual function in a positive and significant way (r = 0.321). The components of tendency about weight and body showed a positive and significant relationship with the total score of sexual function (r = 0.301 and r = 0.289). There is an inverse and significant relationship between body image and mental health in married housewives ( The component of satisfaction from different parts of the body showed the most inverse and significant relationship with the total score (lack of) mental health (r = -0.225), followed by the components respectively. Body's (fitness) and weight tendencies showed an inverse and significant relationship with the total score (lack of) mental health (r = -0.196 and r = -0.171). Also, the results of regression analysis showed that body image It can predict sexual function and mental health in married housewives.