Body image concerns and their association with sexual self-efficacy and function in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study
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This study aimed to explore the relationship between body image concerns, sexual self-efficacy, and sexual function in postmenopausal women. The findings revealed that higher body image concerns were significantly associated with lower sexual self-efficacy and sexual function, suggesting that improving body image may enhance sexual well-being in this population. However, the authors note that these cross-sectional results do not establish causality and call for further longitudinal research.
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