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Elements associated with Iranian women's sexual behaviours: A cross-sectional study
Effat Merghati Khoei1,2, Tahoora Alavi3, Raziyeh Maasoumi2
1Community-Based Participatory Research Center, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviours, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine
|July 21, 2018
Summary
This study explored factors influencing Iranian women's sexual behaviors, finding positive correlations between sexual capacity, motivation, performance, and scripts. Age and education levels significantly impacted sexual performance and motivation.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology of Sexuality
- Women's Health
Background:
- Women comprise approximately half of Iran's population, with sexual behavior being a crucial aspect of their lives.
- Understanding the factors influencing female sexuality is essential for a comprehensive view of Iranian women's sexual health.
- This study addresses the need to identify key elements associated with sexual behaviors in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather information from Iranian women of reproductive age regarding their sexual behaviors.
- To investigate elements of sexual capacity, sexual motivation, sexual performance, and sexual scripts.
- To analyze the interrelationships between these sexual behavior components.
Main Methods:
- A national self-reporting questionnaire was administered to 295 women of reproductive age across five cities.
- Data collected included information on sexual capacity, motivation, performance, and sexual scripts.
- Statistical analyses employed included Pearson's correlation, variance analysis, and multi-linear regression.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was observed among sexual capacity, motivation, performance, and sexual scripts (p<0.001).
- Women's age and tertiary education were significant predictors of sexual performance (p=0.02 and p=0.05, respectively).
- Age was significantly associated with sexual motivation, while pregnancy history and education level correlated with positive sexual script responses.
Conclusions:
- Identifying the components of sexual behavior aids women in understanding their sexuality and its influencing factors.
- There is a need for enrichment of women's sexuality and targeted educational programs.
- Such initiatives can empower women to better comprehend their sexuality-related potentials and needs.