Sexual Satisfaction among Pimigravida and Mulitgravida Women

Abstract

The study examined sexual satisfaction among primigravida and multi gravida pregnant women. 211 pregnant women with a mean age of 28.40 were selected from two hospitals in Awka. . The ages of the participants ranged from 18 to 41 years with a mean age of 28.40 and a standard deviation of 5.17.  A 25 item index of Sexual Satisfaction was used as the instrument for the research. The study was a cross-sectional survey. Independent T-Test was employed as the statistical tool for data analysis.  Result of the analysis revealed no significant difference in sexual satisfaction between primigravida and multigravida at P>.05. Discussion highlighted the necessity of assessing and discussing sexual satisfaction during antenatal visits by the clinicians thereby providing purposeful therapy to the pregnant women which will help to manage their effects in the marital relationship.