Sexual Self-Efficacy and its Predictor Factors in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
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Background
Sexual problems are prevalent in women with multiple sclerosis (MS), and sexual self-efficacy as an effective variable plays an important role in sexual health and sexual quality of life of these women. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of sexual self-efficacy in women with multiple sclerosis.
Methods
This descriptive analytical study was conducted in Tehran, Iran, with participation of 200 women with MS, who referred to the Iranian MS society, had Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≥ 7, and met the inclusion criteria in year 2019; they were selected using convenience sampling method. For data collection and assess the predictor factors of sexual self-efficacy in women with MS, related standard questionnaires were used. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression model via SPSS software.
Findings
The mean age of participants was 36.33 ± 5.22 years, and the mean score of sexual self-efficacy was 16.54 ± 7.27. After entering the significant variables derived from measuring the relationship between each variable individually with the score of sexual self-efficacy in multiple linear regression model for controlling confounders, sexual dysfunction (P = 0.001), anxiety (P = 0.024), stress (P = 0.006), and the number of sexual intercourse (P < 0.013) were significantly predictor factors of sexual self-efficacy in women with MS.
Conclusion
The sexual dysfunction, anxiety, stress, and the number of sexual intercourse significantly predicted sexual self-efficacy in women with MS. Therefore, considering these factors in the treatment process of these patients can help to promote sexual self-efficacy and empower them in sexual life.Keywords:
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Persian
Published:
Journal Of Isfahan Medical School, Volume:37 Issue: 526, 2019
Pages:
508 to 516
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