Risk Factors for Sexual Dysfunction among Postpartum Women in Kuantan, Pahang

INTRODUCTION: Sexual dysfunction after childbirth is reported to be prevalent worldwide. The risk factors for sexual still underexplored. Thus, this study aims determine the possible associated with among post-partum women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional was conducted in nine primary care clinics Kuantan involving 420 women within six months postpartum. respondents were conveniently sampled and completed data collection forms comprising of their socio[1]demographic data, Malay version Female Function Index (MVFSFI) Questionnaire measure score. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square test, binary logistic regression used analysis. RESULTS: Among sampled, those higher education had a 72% increased developing postpartum (aOR=1.72, 95%CI=1.01,2.81). Women who practised non-hormonal contraception 42% lower getting as compared consumed hormonal (OR=0.58, 95%CI=0.35,0.95). CONCLUSION: Education level dysfunction. Non-hormonal contraceptive methods found protective factor Therefore, doctors can advise on change methods.