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This descriptive-correlational study examined the effects of health anxiety and body image on sexual satisfaction among 285 married Iranian female students with marital issues. Participants were selected via convenience sampling from Tehran University centers. Results indicated that body image positively predicted sexual satisfaction (? = 0.49), while health anxiety negatively impacted it (? = -0.24). Body satisfaction (29%) and subjective body perception (23%) significantly contributed to predictive power, with total body image accounting for 49%. Health anxiety dimensions disease incidence (? = 0.15), perceived consequences (? = -0.32), and general health concerns (? = 0.20) showed negative associations (p < 0.01). The findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals to address sexual disorders and health anxiety in clinical and counseling settings.
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