International Journal of
Reproductive Biomedicine
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
[Archive]
Volume 16, Issue 5 (May 2018)
IJRM 2018, 16(5): 349-354 |
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Merghati Khoei E, Alavi T, Maasoumi R, Sheikhan F. Elements associated with Iranian women's sexual behaviours: A cross-sectional study. IJRM 2018; 16 (5) :349-354
URL: http://ijrm.ir/article-1-1111-en.html
URL: http://ijrm.ir/article-1-1111-en.html
1- Community-Based Participatory Research Center, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviours, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , effat_mer@ yahoo.com
2- Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin, Iran
3- Brian and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (BASIR), Neuroscience Institution, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal, Iran
2- Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin, Iran
3- Brian and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (BASIR), Neuroscience Institution, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Midwifery, Khalkhal Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal, Iran
Abstract: (3249 Views)
Background: Women constitute about half of the Iranian population. Sexual behaviour is one of the most important elements in their lives. Identifying the elements associated with sexual behaviours seems necessary in order to draw a thorough picture of Iranian women's sexuality.
Objective: To elicit information from Iranian women at their reproductive ages on sexual behaviours related to their elements including sexual capacity, sexual motivation, performance and sexual scripts.
Materials and Methods: Study participants involved 295 women at reproductive age from five different cities. Women completed a national self-reporting questionnaire on elements related to sexual behaviours. The elements included sexual capacity, sexual motivation, sexual performance, and sexual script. Pearson’s correlation variance analysis and multi-linear regression were used to analyze data.
Results: Significant positive correlation was found between the sexual capacity, motivation, performance, and sexual script (p<0.001). Linear regression showed that the effective variable on the sexual performance were women's ages (p=0.02), and tertiary education (p=0.05). A significant association was found between age and sexual motivation score, too. A significant relation was observed between the history of pregnancy and level of education with a positive response to sexual script questions.
Conclusion: Identifying the elements of sexual behaviours would help women understand their sexual behaviours and related influencing factors. Therefore, enrichment of women's sexuality is needed; also a well-planned educational program is a need for women to understand their sexuality-related potentials.
Objective: To elicit information from Iranian women at their reproductive ages on sexual behaviours related to their elements including sexual capacity, sexual motivation, performance and sexual scripts.
Materials and Methods: Study participants involved 295 women at reproductive age from five different cities. Women completed a national self-reporting questionnaire on elements related to sexual behaviours. The elements included sexual capacity, sexual motivation, sexual performance, and sexual script. Pearson’s correlation variance analysis and multi-linear regression were used to analyze data.
Results: Significant positive correlation was found between the sexual capacity, motivation, performance, and sexual script (p<0.001). Linear regression showed that the effective variable on the sexual performance were women's ages (p=0.02), and tertiary education (p=0.05). A significant association was found between age and sexual motivation score, too. A significant relation was observed between the history of pregnancy and level of education with a positive response to sexual script questions.
Conclusion: Identifying the elements of sexual behaviours would help women understand their sexual behaviours and related influencing factors. Therefore, enrichment of women's sexuality is needed; also a well-planned educational program is a need for women to understand their sexuality-related potentials.
Type of Study: Short Research Reports |
References
1. Merghati-Khoei E, Solhi M, Nedjat S, Taghdisi MH, Shojaeizadeh D, Taket AR, et al. How a Divorcee's Sexual Life Is Socially Constructed and Understood in the Iranian Culture. J Divorce Remarriage 2014; 55: 335-347. [DOI:10.1080/10502556.2014.921968]
2. Ghorashi Z, yousefy A, Merghati-khoei E. Developing and validating a questionnaire to measure women's sexual behaviors: A psycho-metric process. Galen Med J 2016; 5: 208-214.
3. Merghati-Khoei E, Qaderi K, Amini L, Korte JE. Sexual problems among women with multiple sclerosis. J Neurol Sci 2013; 331: 81-85. [DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2013.05.014]
4. Merghati Khoei E, Norouzi Javidan A, Abrishamkar M, Yekaninejad MS, Chaibakhs S, Emami-Razavi SH, et al. Development, validity and reliability of sexual health measures for spinal cord injured patients in iran. Int J Fertil Steril 2013; 7: 82-87.
5. Martinez GM, Abm JC. Sexual activity, contraceptive use, and childbearing of teenagers aged 15-19 in the United States. NCHS Data Brief 2015; 209: 1-8.
6. Andersen BL, Cyranowski JM. Women's sexuality: behaviors, responses, and individual differences. J Consult Clin Psychol 1995; 63: 891-906. [DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.63.6.891]
7. Clyton AH, McGarvey EL, Clavet GJ. The changes in sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ): development, reliability and validity Psychopharmacol Bull 1997; 33: 731-745.
8. Avasthi A, Kaur R, Prakash O, Banerjee A, kumar l, Kolhara P. Sexual behavior of married youngewomen:A preliminary study from north india. Indian J Community Med 2008; 33: 163-167. [DOI:10.4103/0970-0218.39677]
9. Gagnon J, Simon W. Sexual conduct; the social sources of human sexuality. 2nd Ed. Londan, Aldine; 2005.
10. Merghati-Khoie E. My Wife. Tehran, Mehrsa Publishers; 2015.
11. Masters NT, Casey E, Wells EA Morrison DM. Sexual scripts among young heterosexually active men and women: Continuity and change. J Sex Res 2013; 50: 409-420. [DOI:10.1080/00224499.2012.661102]
12. Hojjat Panah M, Ranjbar Kohan Z. A study of relationship between Sexual Satisfaction, Marital Satisfaction and life satisfaction in Couples. Cheshmandaz Amin Appl Psychol 2014; 1: 56-63. (in Persian)
13. Khamsei A. Study of relationship between sexual behavior and gender role stereotypes of women and men in the family. J Family Res 2007; 8: 327-339 (in Persian)
14. Merghati Khoei E, Maasoumi R, Talebi S, Hajimirzaie S, Bayat A, Rimaz Sh, et al. Factors Affecting Sexual Satisfaction in Iranian Women. Women's Health Bull 2015; 2: 1-4. [DOI:10.17795/whb26604]
15. Ghorashi Z, Merghati-Khoei E, Yousefy A. Measuring Iranian women's sexual behaviors: Expert opinion. J Educ Health Promot 2014; 3: 80.
16. Merghati-Khoei E, Sheikhan F, Shamsalizadeh N, Haghani H, Yousofnia Pasha YR, Killeen T. Menopause negatively impacts sexual lives of middle-aged Iranian women: a cross-sectional study. J Sex Marital Ther 2014; 40: 552-560. [DOI:10.1080/0092623X.2013.796577]
17. Rahmani A, Sadeghi N, Allahgholi L, Merghati-Khoei E. the relation of Sexual satisfaction and demographic factors. Iran J Nurs 2010; 23: 14-22.
18. Tomic D, Gallicchio L, Whiteman MK, Lewis LM, Langenberg JA, Flaws JA. Factors associated with determinants of sexual functioning in midlife women. Maturitas 2006; 53: 144-157. [DOI:10.1016/j.maturitas.2005.03.006]
19. Donnelly D. Sexually inactive marriages. J Sex Res 1993, 30, 171-179. [DOI:10.1080/00224499309551698]
20. Addis IB, Van Den Eeden SK, Wassel-Fyr CL, Vittinghoff E, Brown JS, Thom DH, et al. Sexual activity and function in middle-aged and older women. Obstet Gynecol 2006; 107: 755-764. [DOI:10.1097/01.AOG.0000202398.27428.e2]
21. Hendrickx L, Gijs L, Enzlin P. Age-related prevalence rates of sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunctions, and sexual distress in heterosexual women: results from an online survey in flanders. J Sex Med 2015; 12: 424-435. [DOI:10.1111/jsm.12725]
22. Kelly MJ. Human Sexual Motivation. California State University, Northridge; 1997: 23.
23. Merghati Khoei E, Whelan A, Cohen J. Sharing beliefs: What sexuality means to Muslim Iranian women living in Australia. Cult Health Sex 2008; 10: 237-248. [DOI:10.1080/13691050701740039]
24. Shirpak KR, Chinichian M, Eftekhar H, pourreza A, ramezankhani A. [Sexual health education needs assessment in women referred to family planning health centers in Tehran]. Payesh 2006; 9: 251-60. (In Persian)
25. Hashemi S, Khodakarami n, Sedigh S, majd HA, Hasanzadeh SM. [The pattern of sexual behavior in married women]. Payesh 2012; 11: 555-559. (in Persian)
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
