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Factors Affecting the Providing of Sexual Health Services by Midwives: A Qualitative Research in Iran
Maryam Mohseni1, Hedyeh Riazi1, Zahra Karimian1
1Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background:
Sexual health is one of the most important aspects of health. In Iran, most services associated with reproductive and sexual health are provided by midwives at health centers. As different factors are effective in providing care services associated with sexual health, the present study aims to investigate the factors affecting the provision of sexual health services by midwives.
Materials And Methods:
In this qualitative content analysis study, data were collected by conducting in-depth interviews with 16 midwives, 7 key informants, and 6 stakeholders. Besides, the sampling method was purposeful, and data analysis was conducted using conventional content analysis and MAXQDA software.
Results:
After analyzing the content of the qualitative data, two themes were extracted, which included facilitators of and barriers to providing sexual health services by midwives.
Conclusions:
By modifying educational curricula, providing in-service training, and adopting appropriate policies, barriers for providing accessible sexual health services by midwives can be reduced.
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