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Depressive and Sexual Disorders during the First and Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Young Polish Women

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  • Ewa Szuster

    (Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Paulina Kostrzewska

    (Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Anna Pawlikowska

    (Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Amanda Mandera

    (Cardiosexology Students Club, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Biernikiewicz

    (Studio Słowa, 50-357 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Sobieszczańska

    (Clinical Department of Geriatrics, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-369 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Krystyna Rożek-Piechura

    (Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Grażyna Jarząbek-Bielecka

    (Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-535 Poznań, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Rusiecka

    (Statistical Analysis Centre, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wrocław, Poland)

  • Dariusz Kałka

    (Faculty of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland
    Men’s Health Centre in Wrocław, 53-151 Wroclaw, Poland)

Abstract

We investigated whether long-term social restrictions and COVID-19 exposure have different impacts on the mental and sexual health of Polish women compared to the effects experienced at the beginning of the pandemic. An online survey was conducted among Polish women via Facebook groups. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores were compared for the first wave (April–May 2020) and the second wave (November 2020 to February 2021) of the pandemic. We enrolled 1644 participants (mean age 25.11 ± 7.09 years) during the first wave and 720 participants (mean age 23.23 ± 5.34 years) during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Significant differences were observed in libido levels and frequency of sexual activity before and during the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (both p < 0.001). The percentage of participants under psychiatric or psychological care increased from 6.5% to 14.44% and those who were anxious about the health conditions of loved ones increased from 57.5% to 65.14%. BDI scores increased significantly from 11 (IQR 5–18) to 12 (IQR 7–20). The change in the FSFI score was not significant (27.01 ± 7.61 vs. 26.38 ± 7.76). The COVID-19 pandemic affected various aspects of human life, including sexual life. The data obtained during the first and the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland showed that female sexual dysfunction did not differ, but depressive symptoms and fear intensified.

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  • Ewa Szuster & Paulina Kostrzewska & Anna Pawlikowska & Amanda Mandera & Małgorzata Biernikiewicz & Małgorzata Sobieszczańska & Krystyna Rożek-Piechura & Grażyna Jarząbek-Bielecka & Agnieszka Rusiecka , 2022. "Depressive and Sexual Disorders during the First and Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Young Polish Women," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1887-:d:744270
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