Article 2022 · 5 citations

Was the Quality of Sexual Life Affected during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Ozlu, Ibrahim, Ozlu, Zeynep Karaman, Kilinc, Tulay, Demir, Zuhal Yetis, Apay, Serap Ejder, Celik, Asli Sis, Secer, Ismail

Abstract

Aim This descriptive study aimed to determine the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the quality of sexual life. Methods This study was conducted with 242 females and 87 males in Turkey between May and June, 2020. Results Mean quality of sexual life scores were 59.77 +/- 15.29 for females and 54.56 +/- 22.42 for males. The frequency of sexual intercourse decreased in both female and male participants compared to the period before the pandemic (p<0.05). Conclusion Participants had a moderate level of quality of sexual life during the Covid-19 pandemic and had a decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse compared to the period before the pandemic.

Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic sexual life quality of sexual life OF-LIFE URINARY-INCONTINENCE TIME QUESTIONNAIRE CHALLENGES MEDICINE

WoS Categories

Psychology, Clinical Family Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Gender Equality

Citation

Journal: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY
Year: 2022
Volume: 50
Issue: 5
Pages: 475-490
ISSN: 0192-6187
eISSN: 1521-0383
DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2021.1941418
WoS UID: WOS:000671730400001

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