Keywords
Pregnancy
MIG
Niger
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Abstract
Objective :
To examine the sexuality of pregnant women followed at the ISSAKA Pregnancy, GAZOBI maternity ward in Niamey. MIG, Niger.
Methodology :
This is a cross-sectional descriptive study over a period from September 1 to October 30, 2020. Our target is composed of pregnant women admitted for prenatal follow-up at the ISSAKA GAZOBI maternity ward. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using Epi Info 7.2.3, Excel and Word software for entry.
Results :
in our study the average age is 27.79 years, with extremes ranging from 19 to 40 years and a standard deviation of 6.18, thus 40.83% had a secondary education level. In 98.33% of cases the pregnant women were married and 38.33% were impoverished, 41.67% of the women were in the second trimester of pregnancy. In 93.33% of cases pregnant women reported having sexual intercourse during pregnancy, 87.50% believed that it had no negative effects on the fetus and 48.33% believed that it even facilitated childbirth. Among them, 31.67% had had sexual intercourse 2 to 3 times a week and 83.33% did it at any age of pregnancy. Sexual intercourse had a negative effect on the fetus, women estimated in 12.50% of cases. Pregnant women used aphrodisiacs in 29.17% and 53.33% preferred the missionary position. Women were satisfied with their sexual intercourse during pregnancy in 75.83%, but 35.00% of women reported pain during sexual intercourse.
Conclusion :
this study shows that sexual intercourse is frequent during pregnancy. Pregnant women believe that it has no negative effects on the fetus and even believe that it facilitates childbirth.
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