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Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate the role of Sexual Self-Schema and body image on Sexual function of married female nurses. Method: Statistical population of the present study consist of all married female nurses of Tehran government hospitals. From which 200 individuals were selected by stratified sampling method. They Completed Sexual Self-Schema scale, Fisher Body image Questionnaire and Female Sexual Function Index.190 Questionnaire were fully answered and were considered. Results: The results of the regression analyses revealed that there were significant relationship between Passionate - Romantic and Embarrassed –Conservative subscales and sexual function. Body satisfaction significantly correlated with desirable sexual function. Conclusion: findings showed that Sexual Self-Schema and Body image can predict sexual function.
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