Author/Authors :
Baghersad, Zahra Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Fahami, Fariba Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Beigi, Marjan Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Hasanzadeh, Akbar Department of Biostatistics - School of Health - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract :
Background: High prevalence of sexual dysfunction results from inadequate knowledge or
inappropriate attitude toward the natural phenomenon of sexual desire. This study aimed to define
sexual knowledge and attitude among girls who were getting married and referred to Yas pre‑marriage
counseling center. Materials and Methods: This research was a descriptive analytical study. The
information of 165 girls, who were about to get married, were collected through convenient sampling
using a researcher‑made questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software.
Inferential statistical method and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. Results: Results
showed that the mean scores of sexual knowledge and attitude among the participants were 57.42 and
69.02, respectively. There was a significant association between the mean scores of sexual knowledge
and sexual attitude (P < 0.001, r = 0.63). Conclusions: Results showed that the participants had
relatively appropriate knowledge and attitude toward sexual relationship.
Keywords :
Attitude , Iran , knowledge , pre‑marriage counseling
