Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence of dyspareunia among women aged 25-54 and its associated risk factors. Material and methods: A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora and data from 1 183 sexually active women were analyzed. A multiple logistic regression was computed to analyze the association between dyspareunia and sociodemographic characteristics, medical conditions and sexual violence. Results: The 12-month prevalence of dyspareunia was estimated to be 12.3% (95% CI 10.5, 14.4). After adjustment for working conditions, dyspareunia was associated with younger ages (25-34 years), history of sexually transmitted diseases/pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic urinary tract infections, colitis and history of sexual violence. Conclusion: Increased attention to this condition by reproductive health programs and primary care services is urgently needed in Mexico.
| Translated title of the contribution | When coitus produce pain: An exploration of female sexuality in northwest Mexico |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 148-155 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Salud Publica de Mexico |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| State | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Dyspareunia
- Health
- Mexico
- Sexual intercourse
- Sexuality
- Women's sexual violence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health