title: FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (FSD) IN WOMEN HEALTH CARE WORKERS.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The main aim of this study is to investigate the occurrence and severity of FSD in women working in tertiary hospitals.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study sample was drawn from health care women between the ages of 20 and 65 years, working in two hospitals in Greece. This descriptive study used a structured Greek questionnaire and sexual function screener and quality of life sectors were consisted of rated scale questions. Eighty eight questionnaires were returned properly completed. The statistical analysis used the SPSS statistical program.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Female sexual dysfunction is a highly prevalent health issue whose exact incidence is not well defined. Factors that can contribute to female sexual dysfunction may be psychogenic, physical, mixed or unknown. Each of these factors consists of individual components that influence the sexual response; however their precise impact in FSD development and progression is unknown. Moreover, the role of circadian rhythm disorders (especially that of shift work sleep disorder) to the development and progression of FSD has been poorly investigated.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Working environment and patterns of work schedules may play a role in FSD however it has been difficult to specify in what extent they contribute to FSD development.
authors.affiliation: Urology Department, Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece.
authors.forename: Konstantinos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stamatiou
authors.affiliation: Nursing Department, Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Margariti
authors.affiliation: Nursing Department, Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece.
authors.forename: Eftichia
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nousi
authors.affiliation: Nursing Department, Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece.
authors.forename: Dimitra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mistrioti
authors.affiliation: University of Piraeus, Department of Management and Technology, Greece.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lacroix
authors.affiliation: General Hospital of Korinthos, Greece.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saridi
keywords: Female; quality of life; sexual dysfunction; sleep disorder