Evaluation of the quality of sexual life among smoking and non-smoking women of 18-49 ages

Authors : Sevil Şahin, Ayten Arıöz, Gizem Bilmez, Büşra Karagöl, Rukiye Dikmen, Emine İlkin Aydın, Alaettin Ünsal

Pages : 274-282

Doi:10.30569/adiyamansaglik.1689616

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of smoking among women aged 18–49, assess nicotine dependence levels, and evaluate the relationship between smoking and sexual quality of life. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 12, 2023, and January 21, 2024, with a sample of 845 women. Data were collected using a literature-based questionnaire, the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, and the Quality of Sexual Life Scale. Results: The prevalence of smoking was found to be 48.2%. Smoking was significantly more common among unmarried women (p=0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in sexual quality of life between smokers and non-smokers (p=0.828). Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that smoking duration and dependence level have no significant impact on sexual quality of life. Further rigorous and multidimensional research is warranted to elucidate this relationship.
Keywords : Sigara, Kadın, Cinsellik, Cinsel Yaşam, Türkiye

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