Table 9 Multivariable logistic regression of loss of interest in sexual activity at 6 and 12 months postpartum
Associated factors | 6/12 postpartum | 12/12 postpartum | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total n = 762 | Total n = 588 | ||||||
OR | 95% CI | p value | OR | 95% CI | p value | ||
Age Groups | 18–29 years | 1.0(ref.) | 1.0(ref.) | ||||
30–34 years | 0.8 | 0.6–1.2 | 0.396 | 1.0 | 0.7–1.6 | 0.836 | |
35+ years | 0.8 | 0.5–1.3 | 0.436 | 1.2 | 0.7–2.0 | 0.441 | |
BMI Groups | Ideal | 1.0(ref.) | 1.0(ref.) | ||||
Overweight | 0.9 | 0.6–1.4 | 0.562 | 0.7 | 0.4–1.3 | 0.276 | |
Obese | 1.6 | 1.0–2.8 | 0.07 | 0.8 | 0.4–1.5 | 0.42 | |
Underweight | 0.9 | 0.5–1.9 | 0.982 | 0.9 | 0.4–2.0 | 0.882 | |
Unknown BMI | 0.7 | 0.4–1.4 | 0.337 | 0.9 | 0.4–2.1 | 0.931 | |
Highest level of education | No degree | 1.0(ref.) | 1.0(ref.) | ||||
Primary degree | 1.0 | 0.7–1.5 | 0.916 | 1.3 | 0.8–2.0 | 0.326 | |
Postgrad qualification | 1.5 | 1.0–2.3 | 0.021* | 1.3 | 0.8–2.0 | 0.249 | |
Pre-existing dyspareunia | Yes | 1.4 | 1.0–1.9 | 0.05* | 1.3 | 0.9–1.9 | 0.127 |
Mode of birth | SVB | 1.0(ref.) | 1.0(ref.) | ||||
Vacuum birth | 1.1 | 0.7–1.8 | 0.686 | 1.4 | 0.8–2.4 | 0.235 | |
Forceps birth | 0.7 | 0.4–1.3 | 0.244 | 1.3 | 0.6–2.5 | 0.489 | |
Elective CS | 0.7 | 0.4–1.6 | 0.446 | 1.0 | 0.4–2.2 | 0.933 | |
Emergency CS | 0.8 | 0.4–1.5 | 0.464 | 0.7 | 0.3–1.3 | 0.266 | |
Perineal trauma | Intacta | 1.0(ref.) | 1.0(ref.) | ||||
2nd degree | 1.6 | 0.9–2.9 | 0.125 | 1.0 | 0.5–2.0 | 0.941 | |
3rd degree | 2.6 | 0.9–7.2 | 0.065 | 0.9 | 0.3–2.8 | 0.853 | |
Episiotomy | 1.2 | 0.6–2.3 | 0.595 | 0.7 | 0.3–1.4 | 0.272 | |
Still breastfeeding | Yes | 2.2 | 1.6–3.0 | < 0.001* | 1.6 | 1.0–2.4 | 0.029* |
Perception of body image | Always satisfied | 1.0(ref.) | 1.0(ref.) | ||||
Sometimes satisfied | 1.6 | 1.0–2.4 | 0.035* | 1.5 | 0.9–2.3 | 0.082 | |
Never satisfied | 2.8 | 1.6–4.6 | < 0.001* | 3.6 | 1.9–6.7 | < 0.001* | |