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Assessment of sexuality among women in Morocco

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2022

I. Katir*
Affiliation:
Ar-razi University Psychiatric Hospital of Salé, Salé, Morocco, Psychiatry, Salé, Morocco
C. Fatima Zahra
Affiliation:
CHU Avicenne Rabat, Psychiatric Hospital Ar -razi Salé, salé, Morocco
A. Korchi
Affiliation:
Hôpital psychiatrique ARRAZI de Salé, Psychiatrie, Salé, Morocco
S. Belbachir
Affiliation:
Hôpital psychiatrique ARRAZI de Salé, Psychiatrie, Salé, Morocco
A. Ouanass
Affiliation:
Hôpital psychiatrique ARRAZI de Salé, Psychiatrie, Salé, Morocco
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Having a healthy active sex life is essential to maintain good physical health and offer the possibility of establishing moments of mental well-being. Until now, not many studies have addressed this health aspect in our context, while problems related to intimate relationships remain one of the most frequent causes of consultation in psychiatry.

Objectives

The objectives of our study are: to assess sexuality among Moroccan women, analyze their sexual behavior with an epidemiological description, determine their sources of information, and identify the potential causes that could lead to lower their libido.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study with around hundreds of women in the general population using the female sexual function index (FSFI), associated with a questionnaire that includes age, place of residence, origin, marital status, number of children, profession, social status, age of first sexual experience, details of different sexual practices, sources of information related to genital life, the means of contraception and the presence of comorbidities.

Results

Preliminary results show a limited understanding of sexuality among women of low socioeconomic status. Women with a high level of education are more fulfilled and this is due to the ease of access to information and care. Depression contributes greatly to lower libido and marital conflict.

Conclusions

Sexuality remains today one of the most taboo subjects in our country and more among the female population. Hence the need for sex education begins with self-knowledge, understanding of different practices, and psychological support for all women from a young age toward enduring a healthy flourishing sex life.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

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