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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2013.30.2.055

Factors Related to Female Sexual Dysfunction of North Korean Women Defectors  

Rhee, Young Sun (Department of Administration and Welfare, Chosun University)
Ku, Hye Wan (Seoul Crisis Intervention Center for women and children)
Han, In Young (Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.30, no.2, 2013 , pp. 55-69 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the female sexual dysfunction of North Korean defector women and to identify related factors. Methods: A total of 110 North Korean defector women who married and lived in South Korean community more than 1 year participated in this study. A self-report questionnaire was used to obtain data. The dependent variable is the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Independent variables were demographic factors (age, education, residential environment, sexual experience(rape), sex knowledge and sex attitude). Data were analyzed using the SPSS for descriptive statistics, t-test, two-way ANOVA, and Multiple Hierarchical Regression. Results: The mean score of sexual function for North Korean defectors was 18.94(SD:5.88). Sexual functioning for North Korean defector women was relatively low, 18.94 in comparison to Rosen's cutoff scores of 26.6. In multiple regression analysis, the sexual function level was significantly higher in elderly, high educational level, stable residential situation, non rape, and conservative sexual attitudes. Conclusions: The results show the status and description of sexual dysfunction in North Korean Women defectors in South Korean community and can be a basic reference for study about sexual dysfunction. However, more study about North Korea Defector Women with sexual dysfunction should be interviewed and evaluated.
Keywords
Women; North Korean defector; North Korean refugee; Sexual function; Sexual dysfunction;
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