PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG WOMEN IN NIGERIA
Joab Abigail Ugbana and Dr. Goodluck Azuonu
Department of Human Kinetics, Health and Safety, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences,
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt
ABSTRACT
This paper examined prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among women in Nigeria. Observation from this study indicated that sexual dysfunction may be an important public- health problem in Nigeria which has not been investigated (Llody, 1993). This study has shown that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among married women is high several socio-demographic factors such as age, education, years of relationship and the number children were found to be associated with sexual dysfunction among women. Gynaecological factors like vaginal discharge and contraceptive use also found to be associated with female sexual dysfunction. So the diagnosis of FSD must be considered by Physicians when managing other medical conditions. There is need for history related to sexual disorders to be taken along with clerking of patients and if suggestive symptoms are found maybe further confirmed using a validated tool. There is need prior to the commencement of sexual intercourse to put more efforts into addressing the preventable causes of FSD. Sex education aimed at improving the knowledge of the sexual cycle. Safer sex practices, relaxation techniques and elimination of female genital mutilation should be ensured. The study recommends that sexual dysfunction should be seen as an important health problem and a broader-based study at the community level. Health Education needs to be carried out further to elucidate the cause, effect and magnitude of these problems among couples in Nigeria. It is also necessary to establish sexual disorders clinic in our environment so that affected individuals will benefit from current treatment options.
Keywords: Risk Factors, Sexual Dysfunction, Women, Nigeria
Ugbana, J.A & Azuonu, G (2022). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Sexual Dysfunction among Women in Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, 8(2), 11-21. Available online at: https://www.ijaar.org/articles/v8n2/sms/ijaar-v8n1- Jan22-p81901.pdf
