prediction of somatic symptoms based on sexual dysfunction and marital satisfaction of married women in Tehran

The aim of this study was to predict the Somatic symptoms based on sexual dysfunction and marital satisfaction of married women in Tehran. This research is a correlational study. The data was gathered using a questionnaire. The statistical population includes married women between 18 to 50 of age living in 4 districts of Tehran. Sample size of 360 married women referring to municipal health centers in 2nd, 4th, 11th and 12th districts of Tehran were selected by multistage cluster sampling method. The data were collected using the SCL-90-R symptom checklist (Physical Signs Scale), Sexual Function (FSFI), and Enrich Marriage Satisfaction. The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression. The results of the study represented that sexual function was negatively and significantly predicted in the level of 0.01 (p <0.01, β = - 23.93). Also, the marital satisfaction components (β = 0/146, p <0.05), marital relationship (β = 0.052), and sexual relations (0.05) p <, 149 / 0- = β) was negative at the level of 0.05 and its conflict resolution component (p <0.01), and in the level of 0.01 Somatic symptoms In married women. Having sexual health, compatibility and marital satisfaction can play a pivotal role in prevention of Somatic symptoms appearance.