ReviewElectronic physician2017
Bio-psycho-social factors affecting sexual self-concept: A systematic review.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Sexual Habits and Sexual Dysfunctions in a Sample of Patients with Psychotic Disorders Compared to a Group of Healthy Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Internalized homophobia and sexual risk behavior in men who have sex with men: The mediational role of sexual self-concept.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Sexual Self-Concept and Psychological Functioning of Women With a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Hong Kong.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2022Article
- Personality traits and sexual self-efficacy in diabetic women: The mediating role of marital satisfaction and sexual function.Brain and behavior · 2021Article
- "Making Peace" with Bodies and Sexual Selves: Changes during COVID-19 among Adults in the United States.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The role of personal factors in quality of life among Iranian women with vaginismus: a path analysis.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2021Article
- Evaluation of sexual self-efficacy and sexual function in women with multiple sclerosis in Mashhad, Iran, in 2019: A cross-sectional study.Current journal of neurology · 2021Article
- Sexual Self-Concept in Fertile and Infertile Women: A Comparative Study.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2021Article
- Prolactin and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels and Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Schizophrenia Treated with Conventional Antipsychotic Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundNowadays, it is believed that mental and emotional aspects of sexual well-being are the important aspects of sexual health. Sexual self-concept is a major component of sexual health and the core of sexuality. It is defined as the cognitive perspective concerning the sexual aspects of 'self' and refers to the individual's self-perception as a sexual creature.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the different factors affecting sexual self-concept.
methodsEnglish electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar as well as two Iranian databases including Scientific Information Database and Iranmedex were searched for English and Persian-language articles published between 1996 and 2016. Of 281 retrieved articles, 37 articles were finally included for writing this review article.
resultsFactors affecting sexual self-concept were categorized to biological, psychological and social factors. In the category of biological factors, age gender, marital status, race, disability and sexual transmitted infections are described. In the psychological category, the impact of body image, sexual abuse in childhood and mental health history are present. Lastly, in the social category, the roles of parents, peers and the media are discussed.
conclusionAs the development of sexual self-concept is influenced by multiple events in individuals' lives, to promotion of sexual self-concept, an integrated implementation of health policies is recommended.
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