. Mahshid Bokaie; . Zohre Ahmadi; . Marzie Reisi; . Leila Asadi
Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 1-9
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sexual function is affected by many psychological factors and emotions. Theimpact of emotion management varies in different fertility situationsThis can affect women’s ...
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BACKGROUND: Sexual function is affected by many psychological factors and emotions. Theimpact of emotion management varies in different fertility situationsThis can affect women’s sexualfunction. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual functionand emotional intelligence and its components based on fertility status in women referring to healthcenters in Yazd.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is a correlational study that was performed on165 women with inclusion criteria and referred to 4 selected health centers in Yazd in 2017. Thestudy tools include demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index sexual function, andBar‑On emotional intelligence. The fertility status of women in the present study included a history ofinfertility, number of children, and history of abortion. The analysis was performed using descriptivestatistical methods and analytical tests with SPSS software version 18.RESULTS: The mean score of all components of emotional intelligence except the components ofself‑expression, independence, and emotional self‑awareness and also the total score of emotionalintelligence infertile people was significantly higher than infertile people (P < 0.05). Regardingthe relationship between emotional intelligence and sexual function in terms of fertility variables,a significant correlation was observed between the mean scores of all components of emotionalintelligence except interpersonal relationships, flexibility, responsibility, empathy, and self‑expressionwith sexual performance score in fertile individuals.(P = 0.000).CONCLUSION: As a result, it is suggested that the institutions in charge of women’s affairs try toincrease emotional intelligence and improve women’s sexual function by holding workshops andclasses for women, especially in women with infertility, childlessness, and history of abortion.
