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Factors affecting the sexual health of newly married couples: A qualitative study of experts' point of views

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective(s): Sexual health is one of the main aspects of health that strengthens the foundation of the family.Therefore, a study was conducted aiming to explore the factors affecting the sexual health of newly married couples from the point of view of experts.Methods: This qualitative study was conducted by purposeful sampling in 2018 (May-Nov) with the participation of 20 experts using in-depth individual semi-structured interviews.All interviews were recorded and typed.The data was analyzed using conventional content analysis method and MAXQDA.10software.Results: Factors affecting sexual health were explained in three categories and seven sub-categories.The three main categories included family factors (sexual education and economic-social status), individual factors (physical-mental health, interpersonal relationships) and marital factors (sexual schemas, sexual problems and sexual conversation).Conclusion: Based on the results obtained from the present study, couples need to receive sufficient information and special skills in psychological, individual and family, marital and socio-religious topics for improved sexual health.

Source: Payesh (Health Monitor) Journal

DOI: 10.61186/payesh.23.6.895

Authors: Zabihollah Gharlipour, Leila GHazvinian, Zohreh Khalajinia, Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani, Mostafa GHazvinian

Institutions: Qom University of Medical Science and Health Services, Shahid Beheshti University

Language: English

Topic: Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4407008440