Predictors of Sexual Intercourse Frequency Among Couples Trying to Conceive.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the predictors of sexual intercourse frequency (SIF) among couples trying to conceive despite the well-established link between SIF and fecundity.

Aim

To evaluate men's and women's demographic, occupational, and lifestyle predictors of SIF among couples.

Methods

469 Couples without a history of infertility participating in the Longitudinal Investigation of Fertility and the Environment Study (2005-2009) were followed up for ≤1 year while trying to conceive. At enrollment, both partners were interviewed about demographic, occupational, lifestyle, and psychological characteristics using standardized questionnaires. Multivariable generalized linear mixed models with Poisson distribution were used to estimate the adjusted percent differenc

SUBMITTER: Gaskins AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5882561 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature