ArticleOpen medicine (Warsaw, Poland)2026
The relationship between sexual self-concept and sexual function among women who undergone hysterectomy: a cross-sectional study in western Iran.
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Objectives: Hysterectomy is one of the most significant gynecological surgeries and can profoundly affect various aspects of women's health. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sexual self-concept and sexual function in women who have undergone hysterectomy in Hamadan City, western Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from June 2024 to June 2025 at Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan. A total of 200 women who have undergone hysterectomy were enrolled using convenience sampling. Demographic and obstetric questionnaire, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ) were completed for all participants. Data analysis was performed using Stata software version 17. Results: In this study, 200 participants were evaluated. The mean age of the participants was 47.84 years (SD=6.75). Sexual function scores were significantly higher in women with higher education levels (p<0.001), employed women (p=0.022), those with higher spousal education levels (p<0.001), those with employed spouses (p<0.001), and across different ethnic backgrounds (p=0.029). Additionally, a strong positive correlation was observed between the total FSFI and total MSSCQ scores (r=0.93, p<0.001). Conclusions: The present study revealed a significant positive correlation between total sexual self-concept scores and sexual function. Preliminary evidence for future longitudinal or interventional sexual research can provide a basis for intervention strategies.
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