Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental and Sexual Health of Women

Authors : İlkin Seda Can Caglayan, Ceren Eda Can, Gülbahtiyar Demirel

Pages : 168-175

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1448430

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Publication Date : 2024-06-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects on women\'s mental and sexual health of the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The research in the case-control involved 315 women, out of which 171 were part of the control group. These women had no history of COVID-19 infection before and were free from any mental or physical health issues. The remaining 144 female participants formed the case group. They had contracted COVID-19 disease at least two months ago and had tested negative. Results: Based on the study data, women who have had COVID-19 show a higher rate of moderate to severe depression (p<0.05). Additionally, anxiety, depression, and negative self-esteem are more severe among those who have had COVID-19 compared to those who have not (p<0.05). The study also found that women who have not had COVID-19 experience better sexual function (p<0.05). Conclusions: As a result, this study showed that anxiety along with depressive symptoms increased in participants with COVID-19 disease and that these parameters negatively affected female sexual function.
Keywords : BDE, Cinsel işlev, Kadın, KSE, KOVİD 19