Sexual Dysfunction Problems in Female College Students: Sexual Victimization, Substance Use, and Personality Factors

Jade Garneau-FournierPacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University and Center of Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Sacha McBainPacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University and Center of Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA

Tammy TorresPacific Graduate School of Psychology-Stanford Consortium Psy.D. Program and Center of Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA

Jessica TurchikCenter of Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, National Center for PTSD, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA;Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California, USA.

Abstract

Little empirical information is available on sexual dysfunction (SD) among college women even though college years represent a critical period in the development of sexuality. The current study aimed to identify factors associated with the presence, number, and type of SD problems among 547 female college students in the United States. Racial minority status, problematic drinking behaviors, and past sexual victimization were positively related to the presence of SD problems, whereas hormonal contraceptive use and past sexual victimization were associated with a greater number of SD problems. These findings highlight the importance of assessment, treatment, and prevention of sexual health issues on college campuses.

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