Title of article
Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Sanandaj City, Iran
Author/Authors
Babaei ، M. Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Simbar ، M. Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Alavi Majd ، H. Department of Biostatistics - Faculty of Paramedical Sciences - Shahid Beheshti Medical University , Nahidi ، F. Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
From page
347
To page
356
Abstract
Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of married women in promoting sexual and reproductive health behaviors. Participants Methods: This qualitative study was conducted from December 2019 to March 2022 in Sanandaj, Iran. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with 23 married women of reproductive age. In order to enhance the information gathered from participant interviews, some interviews with 6 experts were also conducted. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis approach of Graneheim and Lundman. Findings: Through the process of combining overlapping phrases and eliminating similar and duplicate codes, a final set of 76 codes, 23 subcategories, 6 categories and 3 themes were detected which all categorized under the umbrella of personal empowerment Conclusion: Women adopt various behaviors to enhance their fertility and sexual health. These behaviors include self-regulation, improved communication with spouses and relatives, and maintaining a healthy sexual life.
Keywords
Sexual Health , Empowerment , Health Promotion
Journal title
Health Education and Health Promotion
Journal title
Health Education and Health Promotion
Record number
2762827
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