Author/Authors :
Hayati ، Elnaz Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Yarmohamadi ، Farnaz Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Asadi ، Mohammadereza Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Mohammadi ، Mehdi Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Naghdi-Babaee ، Shahrbanoo Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Akbarnezhad ، Hajar Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch , Farrokhi ، Nazanin Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Roudehen Branch , Nouri-Talemi ، Abouzar Department of Medicine, Pakistan AND Department of Medicine - Dow Medical College - AJA University of Medical Sciences , Ghahari ، Shahrbanoo Department of Mental Health - School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Tehran Institute of Psychiatry - Iran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: Sexual dysfunction (SD) and body image are interrelated and could affect mental health. This study aims to examine the relationship between SD and body image with mental health in women. METHODS: This was a correlational study and statistical population was all married women at age of 25-50 who referred to gynecology centers in Tehran, Iran, in Mar 2015. 150 women who referred to gynecological clinics in two regions of 4 and 8 in Tehran, were chosen using convenience sampling method. They filled 12-Item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Sexual Function Questionnaire (SFQ), and Body Image Scale (BIS). Data were analyzed by using Pearson correlation and regression through SPSS software. RESULTS: The relationship between SD disorders syndrome and negative body image with mental health was statistically significant (P 0.001). CONCLUSION: Negative self-image could have a negative effect on SD syndrome and it could predict poor mental health in women.
