Relationship between sexual satisfaction and religious attitudes in pregnant Muslim women: A cross-sectional study in Türkiye
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: During pregnancy, various factors influence sexual life, and religious attitudes play a significant role. However, studies on sexual satisfaction and religious attitudes in pregnant Muslim women are limited. This cross-sectional study, conducted in Türkiye's Mediterranean region with 230 pregnant volunteers (October 2023-March 2024), found that sexual satisfaction is significantly associated with educational status, frequency of intercourse, perceptions of safety, and feelings of shame or guilt. Despite no restrictions on sexual activity in healthy pregnancies, religious beliefs can negatively impact sexual life. The study highlights the lack of discussion on female sexuality during pregnancy in clinical settings and emphasizes the need for integrating this topic into pregnancy education. While contributing to the limited literature, findings are specific to one region and based on self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Authors: Özlem Koç, Tuğçe Sönmez, Tural Ismayilov
Institutions: Tarsus University, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415735499
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