Wong, Li Ping and Cora, Cunningham and Andrew, Lee Leslie and Faisal, Abang Muhammad Dailami Abang and Hasbi, Atiqah Sarah and Puujaa, Elanggovan and Alias, Haridah and Moli, Othayamoorthy Then and Premitha, Damodaran and Tan, Kit Mun and Lee, Wan Ling and Shayesteh, Jahanfar and Adlan, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad (2024) Factors influencing sexual interest in postmenopausal Asian women. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 21 (11). pp. 1011-1019. ISSN 1743-6095, DOI https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae117.
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Background The sexual interest of postmenopausal women is a crucial aspect of their overall well-being. Despite its importance, factors influencing postmenopausal sexual interest, particularly in Asian women, remain understudied and poorly understood.Aims To investigate the various factors influencing sexual interest in postmenopausal women in Malaysia.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted of postmenopausal women attending a gynecology or primary care clinic in a teaching hospital in Malaysia.Outcomes We investigated how interpersonal dynamics and cultural norms-including the physical and mental health of women and their partners, as well as their sexual values-affect menopausal sexual interest as measured by the Menopausal Sexual Interest Questionnaire.Results Women in the study reported an average sexual interest, with a mean score of 32.8 (SD, 9.4) out of 70 on the Menopausal Sexual Interest Questionnaire. Multivariable analysis results showed that higher personal sexual values (odds ratio OR], 2.65; 95% CI, 1.26-5.61) and spousal sexual values (OR, 2.68; 95% CI, 1.22-5.86) were significantly associated with higher menopausal sexual interest. There was a positive correlation between the physical fitness of spouses and menopausal sexual interest, with women who rated their spouses as very fit or fit (OR, 3.22; 95% CI, 1.15-9.00) or moderately fit (OR, 2.63; 95% CI, 1.05-6.63) showing higher menopausal sexual interest as compared with those whose spouses were very unfit or unfit. Women with normal stress levels (OR, 5.89; 95% CI, 1.03-33.62) and mild to moderate stress levels (OR, 8.13; 95% CI, 1.53-43.22) reported higher menopausal sexual interest.Clinical Implications This study emphasizes a holistic approach to postmenopausal sexual health, highlighting the significance of promoting positive sexual values, improving physical fitness, and managing stress. Health care providers should educate, counsel, and collaborate interdisciplinarily, ensuring culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs.Strength and Limitations The study's strength lies in its provision of valuable insights into factors affecting sexual interest among postmenopausal Asian women, enhancing comprehension of holistic sexual health approaches. However, reliance on self-assessments may introduce response bias influenced by social desirability, and limited generalizability stems from single-site data collection.Conclusion Our study highlights the significance of adopting a holistic approach to addressing sexual health in postmenopausal women, which includes promoting positive sexual values, improving physical fitness, and managing stress.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | sexual interest; postmenopause; Asian women; menopausal symptoms |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Medicine > Nursing Science Department Faculty of Medicine > Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department Faculty of Medicine > Social & Preventive Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Feb 2025 01:13 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Feb 2025 01:13 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/47460 |
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