Evaluation of Anxiety and Personality Dimensions in A Group of Patients with Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder Referred to Psychiatric and Obstetrics and Gynecology Centers

¹Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

²Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Tums, Tehran, Iran

³Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment, University College London (UCL) Institute of Education, London, United Kingdom

*Corresponding author: Reihaneh Firoozi Khojastefar, Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, 1333715914; Telephone: (+9821) 55412222; Fax: (+9821) 55419113; Email: [email protected]

Received Date: December 09, 2024

Published Date: February 12, 2025

Citation: Raisi F, et al. (2025). Evaluation of Anxiety and Personality Dimensions in A Group of Patients with Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder Referred to Psychiatric and Obstetrics and Gynecology Centers. Mathews J Gynecol Obstet. 9(1):44.

Copyrights: Raisi F, et al. © (2025).

ABSTRACT

Background: Genito-pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD) can be a tremendously annoying condition for women and their partners. This study aimed to evaluate the anxiety levels and personality dimensions in a group of women with GPPPD. Methods: 65 patients with GPPPD participated in this study. To collect data, patients filled demographic questionnaire. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to define the anxiety level. The Cloninger's Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI) was used to evaluate the personality dimensions. SPSS software version 20 was used to analyze the data. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The levels of anxiety in two groups of vaginismus and dyspareunia were 18.76 ± 11.88 and 13.92 ± 11.20, respectively. Although the anxiety score in vaginismus group was higher, there was no significant difference between two groups in terms of anxiety (P = 0.011). Comparison of personality dimensions showed no significant difference in any dimensions in vaginismus and dyspareunia groups. Conclusions: The study findings indicate that anxiety may play a significant role in both vaginismus and dyspareunia, suggesting it as a common factor in GPPPD. Moreover, they suggest there may not be substantial differences in personality dimensions between the two groups. However, further research is necessary to delve deeper into the relationship between anxiety, personality dimensions, and GPPPD, not only within this specific cultural context but also across diverse populations to ensure the generalizability of the findings. These findings emphasize the importance of adopting holistic approaches to GPPPD to enhance well-being and sexual satisfaction of affected individuals.

Keywords: Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD), Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Anxiety, Personality Dimensions.