The relationship between function and sexual satisfaction with sexual violence among women in Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
Background: One of the forms of violence that receives less attention due to cultural and social issues is sexual violence against women, which is a hidden and a constant epidemic and impact on their health. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between function and sexual satisfaction in women who have experienced sexual violence in Ahvaz-Iran. Methods: This study was a case-control study which was conducted on 105 women (cases=35 and control=70) referred to one forensic center and seventeen Shahrivar health centers during 2013-2014 in Ahwaz-Iran. The data collection tools included questionnaires for evaluating demographic characteristics and sexual satisfaction, sexual female function index and sexual violence. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and independent-samples t-test) in SPSS, version 19. P-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Two groups of women were matched according to age and education. Mean ± SD sexual satisfaction was (71.4±15.84) in the case group and (99.44±15.68) in the control group (p<0.001). The mean ± SD of sexual function was (17.1±4.94) in the case group and (26.37±5.27) in the control group. The groups had a statistically significant difference in terms of sexual arousal, sexual orgasm, sexual lubrication, pain and sexual satisfaction (p<0.001). Conclusion: Sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction have a relation with sexual violence, and a major concern is that the sexual violence in most cases is hidden and can seriously affect the general health condition of women.References
Capaldi DM, Knoble NB, Shortt JW, Kim HK. A systematic review of risk factors for intimate partner
violence. Partner abuse. 2012; 3(2): 231-80. doi: 10.1891/1946-6560.3.2.231.
Vameghi M, Mohammadreza KA, Sajadi H. Domestic Violence in Iran: Review of 2001-2008 literature.
Social Welfare Quarterly. 2014; 13(50): 37-70.
Breiding MJ. Prevalence and characteristics of sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence
victimization—National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, United States, 2011. Morbidity and
mortality weekly report. 2014; 63(8): 1-18.
Hassan M, Kashanian M, Roohi M, Yousefi H. Maternal outcomes of intimate partner violence during
pregnancy: study in Iran. Public health. 2014; 128(5): 410-5. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2013.11.007.
Devries KM, Mak JY, García-Moreno C, Petzold M, Child JC, Falder G, et al. The global prevalence of
intimate partner violence against women. Science. 2013; 340(6140): 1527-8. doi:
1126/science.1240937.
García-Moreno C. Global and regional estimates of violence against women: prevalence and health effects
of intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual violence: World Health Organization; 2013.
DeGue S, Valle LA, Holt MK, Massetti GM, Matjasko JL, Tharp AT. A systematic review of primary
prevention strategies for sexual violence perpetration. Aggression and Violent Behavior. 2014; 19: 346-62.
doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2014.05.004.
Dircinha Teixeira de Araujo Moraes S, Maggio da Fonseca A, Bagnoli VR, Júnior José Maria Soares, de
Moraes, Eli Mendes, Neves EMd, et al. Impact of domestic and sexual violence on women’s health. Journal
of Human Growth and Development. 2012; 22(2): 253-8.
Mohammadi G, Aliakbari SA, Ramezankhani A, Majd HA. The reproductive health status of women with
experience of violence in harm reduction centers in Tehran, 2010. Pajoohandeh. 2011; 16(5): 219-25.
Watts C, Mayhew S. Reproductive health services and intimate partner violence: shaping a pragmatic
response in Sub-Saharan Africa. International Family Planning Perspectives. 2004; 30(4): 207-13. doi:
1363/3020704. PMID: 15590387.
Litzinger S, Gordon KC. Exploring relationships among communication, sexual satisfaction, and marital
satisfaction. Journal of sex & marital therapy. 2005; 31(5): 409-24. doi: 10.1080/00926230591006719.
PMID: 16169824.
Thomas HN, Hess R, Thurston RC. Correlates of sexual activity and satisfaction in midlife and older
women. The Annals of Family Medicine. 2015; 13(4): 336-42. doi: 10.1370/afm.1820.
Zarbakhsh M, Dinani PT, Rahmani M. The relationship between sexual self-esteem and all its components
with marital satisfaction in athletic women of Tehran. European Online Journal of Natural and Social
Sciences. 2013; 2(2): 200.
Christensen S. The Effects of Premarital Sexual Promiscuity on Subsequent Marital Sexual Satisfaction.
US: School of Family Life Brigham Young University; 2004.
Tavacol Z, Mirmolaei T, Moemenymovahed Z. Investigate the association between sexual function and
sexual satisfaction in women referred to health centers in Tehran city. Journal of Nursing and Midwifery.
; 19(2).
Shahvary Z, Gholizade L, Hoseiny S. Determination of some related factors on women sexual satisfaction
Gachsaran (South-West of Iran). Journal of Gorgan University of medical sciences. 2010; 11(4): 51-6.
Sidi H, Puteh S, Abdullah N, Midin M. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction and potential risk factors that
may impair sexual function in Malaysian women. J Sex Med. 2007; 4(2): 311-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1743- 6109.2006.00319.x. PMID: 17040486.
Radziah M, Shamsuddin K, Jamsiah M, Normi M, Zahari T, Syimah A, et al. Early resumption of sexual
intercourse and its determinants among postpartum Iban mothers. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol.
; 2(2): 124-9. doi: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20130603.
Leithner K, Assem-Hilger E, Naderer A, Umek W, Springer-Kremser M. Physical, sexual, and
psychological violence in a gynaecological–psychosomatic outpatient sample: Prevalence and implications
for mental health. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 2009; 144(2):
-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.03.003.
Ebrahimipoor H. The first sexual experience of married women Shhrsbzvar a phenomenological study.
Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Infertility Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. 2010; 15(4).
Straus MA, Mickey EL. Reliability, validity, and prevalence of partner violence measured by the conflict
tactics scales in male-dominant nations. Aggression and Violent Behavior. 2012; 17(5): 463-74. doi:
1016/j.avb.2012.06.004.
Malecfazli H, Mehdizade M. Review of domestic violence against women in the city. Islamic Azad
University of Medical Sciences. 2010; 15(2): 101-19.
Rahmani A, Merghatikhoeei E, Sadeghi N. Sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction. Journal Nursing
Care Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences. 2011; 24(70): 82-90.
Ghassamia M, Asghari A, Shaeiri MR, Safarinejad MR. Validation of psychometric properties of the
Persian version of the Female Sexual Function Index. Urol j. 2013; 10(2): 878-85. PMID: 23801471.
Mohammadi K, Heydari M, Faghihezadeh S. The Female Sexual Function: Validation of The Iranian
Version. Payesh. 2008; 7(3): 269-78.
Bigras N, Godbout N, Briere J. Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Anxiety, and Sexual Satisfaction: The Role of
Self-Capacities. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. 2015; 24: 464–83. doi: 10.1080/10538712.2015.1042184.
PMID: 26301436.
Heiman JR. Sexual dysfunction: Overview of prevalence, etiological factors, and treatments. Journal of sex
research. 2002; 39(1): 73-8. doi: 10.1080/00224490209552124. PMID: 12476261.
Schloredt K, Heiman J. Perceptions of sexuality as related to sexual functioning and sexual risk in women
with different types of childhood abuse histories. J Trauma Stress. 2003; 16: 275–84. doi:
1023/A:1023752225535. PMID: 12816341.
Karanfil R, Keten A, Zeren C, Arslan M, Eren A. Evaluation of sexual assaults in Turkey. J Forensic Legal
Med. 2013: 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2013.03.018.
Mohammed GF, Hashish R. Sexual violence against females and its impact on their sexual function.
Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2014; 5(3): 96-102. doi: 10.1016/j.ejfs.2014.08.004.
Hoseini Tabaghdehi M, Hoseini F. The Relative Frequency of Sexual Dysfunction and Some related
Factors in the Women Referred to the Health Centers of Sari City (2006). Journal of Mazandaran
University of Medical Sciences. 2012; 22(91).
Mazinani R, Akbari- Mehr M, Kaskian A, Kashanian M. Evaluation of prevalence of sexual dysfunctions
and its related factors in women. Razi J Med Sci. 2012; 19(105): 59-66.
Aliakbari Dehkordi M. Relationship between women sexual function and marital adjustment. Journal of
Behavioral Sciences. 2010; 4(3): 11-2.
Auslander BA, Rosenthal SL, Fortenberry JD, Biro FM, Bernstein DI, Zimet GD. Predictors of sexual
satisfaction in an adolescent and college population. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology. 2007;
(1): 25-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.10.006.
Castellanos-Torres E, Álvarez-Dardet C, Ruiz-Muñoz D, Pérez G. Social determinants of sexual
satisfaction in Spain considered from the gender perspective. Annals of Epidemiology. 2013; 23(3): 150-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2012.12.010.
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2020 KNOWLEDGE KINGDOM PUBLISHING
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
