The effect of state and trait anxiety on sexual functions in women during the Covid-19 Pandemic

This research was carried out to examine the relationship between state and trait anxiety and sexual functions in women during the Covid-19 Pandemic process. In the study, according to the descriptive characteristics of the participants (age, marital status, etc.), during the pandemic process; It was also investigated whether there was a difference in the levels of state, trait anxiety and sexual function. In line with the purpose, data collection tool consisting of personal information form, sexual function index, state and trait anxiety scale; It was applied to 384 women between the ages of 20-55 who volunteered to participate in the study in Istanbul in 2021. The obtained data were evaluated by means of SPSS 22.0 statistical program in computer environment. As a result of the research, weak relationships were found between trait anxiety and lubrication and orgasm, while there was no relationship between anxiety and other sexual functions. In addition, the participants in the study; It has been determined that it differs according to body mass index, frequency of sexual intercourse, income level, age, education level, alcohol use, presence of chronic diseases, presence of drugs used, marital status, smoking status, employment status, menstrual cycle, and duration of menstruation. State and trait anxiety levels; It differs according to menstrual cycle, frequency of sexual intercourse, income level, age, education level, regular menstruation, marital status, employment status, smoking status, presence of medication used, presence of chronic disease, menstrual period, alcohol use. was found not to show. Keywords: Sexual function, state anxiety, trait anxiety