Female sexual dysfunction among foreign and Australian-born women: a cross-sectional study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Female sexual dysfunction among foreign and Australian-born women: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Negin Mirzaei Damabi

  • Mumtaz Begum

  • Jodie C. Avery

  • Salima Meherali

  • Zohra S. Lassi

  • June 16, 2026

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    Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects approximately 46.6% of women in Australia, regardless of their country of birth.

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    The study included 678 women, with nearly equal representation from Australian-born and foreign-born participants.

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    Mean Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores were similar between both groups, indicating comparable levels of dysfunction.

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    Sociodemographic factors influenced FSD prevalence, particularly among Australian-born women based on socioeconomic status.

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    Further longitudinal research is necessary to understand sexual health equity among diverse populations in Australia.

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Female sexual dysfunction among foreign and Australian-born women: a cross-sectional study

  • by Negin Mirzaei Damabi, Mumtaz Begum, Jodie C. Avery, Salima Meherali, Zohra S. Lassi

  • June 16, 2026

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