Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental and Sexual Health of Women


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Can Caglayan I. S., CAN C. E., Demirel G.

Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.9, sa.2, ss.168-175, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi) identifier

Özet

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects on women's mental and sexual health of the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The research in the case-control involved 315 women, out of which 171 were part of the control group. These women had no history of COVID-19 infection before and were free from any mental or physical health issues. The remaining 144 female participants formed the case group. They had contracted COVID-19 disease at least two months ago and had tested negative. Results: Based on the study data, women who have had COVID-19 show a higher rate of moderate to severe depression (p