İbrahim Özlü, Z. Özlü, Tülay Kılınç, Z. Demir, Serap Ejder Apay, A. Sis Çelik, İsmail Seçer
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Aim This descriptive study aimed to determine the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the quality of sexual life. Methods This study was conducted with 242 females and 87 males in Turkey between May and June, 2020. Results Mean quality of sexual life scores were 59.77±15.29 for females and 54.56±22.42 for males. The frequency of sexual intercourse decreased in both female and male participants compared to the period before the pandemic (p<0.05). Conclusion Participants had a moderate level of quality of sexual life during the Covid-19 pandemic and had a decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse compared to the period before the pandemic.
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The American Journal of Family Therapy continues to be the incisive, authoritative, independent voice in an ever-changing field. You will find the latest techniques for treating families; theory on normal and dysfunctional family relationships; research on sexuality and intimacy; the effects of traditional and alternative family styles; community approaches to family intervention; and more.