(PM-39) Assessment of sexual satisfaction of women seen at a gynecology and obstetrics outpatient in southern Brazil

Abstract Introduction Sexual satisfaction is linked to one’s physical and mental health. However, when looking at sexuality from a feminine perspective, it is limited by existing taboos and knowledge. Objectives Assess the sexual satisfaction of women that were seen by Gynecology and Obstetrics in Southern Brazil. Methods Cross-sectional study involving 300 women seen by a Gynecology and Obstetrics outpatient clinic in Southern Brazil between February and March 2022. The data was collected using the Female Sexual Quotient (QS-F), associated to a sociodemographic questionnaire, whilst the bivariate analyses were done through the Pearson’s chi-squared test or by the Fisher’s exact test, choosing a value of p < 0.05. Results From the total score given by the QS-F, 52.6% of the subjects of this study, were found to be satisfied with their sexual life. Nonetheless, the bivariate analysis between sexual satisfaction and total score (p < 0.0001) found that 20.4% of the women that were satisfied “most of the time,” could in fact show a degree of sexual dysfunction (total score < 60). Moreover, the links between sexual satisfaction and marital status, use of condom, use of medicine and physical illness show statistical significance (p < 0.05) in all analyses. Conclusion Women of fertile age, single, that use condom and/or other contraceptive methods, that do not use continuous prescribed drugs and that do not experience chronic diseases scored the highest in the Sexual Satisfaction Score. Financing No conflict.