Dyadic adjustment and sexual function in postmenopausal women

Abstract

Aim: To examine the dyadic adjustment and sexual function of postmenopausal women and the affecting individual factors.Material and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted with one-hundred thirty-nine postmenopausal womenfrom October 2018 to May 2019 in Turkey. The data of the study was collected using an information form to determine the sociodemographic and gynecological characteristics of postmenopausal women, the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and the FemaleSexual Function Index (FSFI).Results: The 139 women completed the study. The mean score of DAS and FSFI were found 104.60±32.98 (0-151) and 12.71±9.48(2-36), respectively, and a statistically significant positive relationship was found DAS and FSFI (p=0.000). There was a significantdifference between income levels of women and the DAS scores (p=0.040). Additionally, it was found that the FSFI scores of thewomen having chronic disease were at lower levels (p=0.000).Conclusion: There was a significant positive correlation between dyadic adjustment and sexual function. Nevertheless, furtherstudies are needed to test the effect of dyadic adjustment on sexual function in postmenopausal women.