PREVALENCE OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS IN WOMEN SERVED IN CURITIBA HEALTH UNITS

Abstract

This research aimed to verify the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in health units in Curitiba. As method, a clinical and sociodemographic anamnesis was used and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. One hundred women from four health units were interviewed. For data analysis, the Excel program was used with statistical and comparison analyzes. As a result, a prevalence of 36.8% of sexual dysfunctions and 49% of sexual difficulties was found, with the average of the FSFI score being 26.56, a value close to the cut-off score (26.55). The data show that the most prevalent sexual difficulty was related to sexual desire. It was found that there is a relationship of sexual dysfunction with age and menopause. The present study also found a lack of knowledge about sexuality and sexual dysfunctions in the sample studied, especially in view of the question of taboos about sexuality. From the study, a significant prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and difficulties was concluded in women attended in basic health units in Curitiba, demonstrating how important sexuality education work and clinical interventions are for reducing sexual complaints - especially in public health.