Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1419733171, Tehran, Iran.
Department of Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1419733171, Tehran, Iran.
Reprod Health. 2023 Oct 5;20(1):148. doi: 10.1186/s12978-023-01692-y.
In contemporary Iran, the nation's traditional and deeply religious society is currently experiencing swift transformations in its moral, cultural, and social aspects. It is, therefore, not surprising to observe shifts in people's attitudes toward sexuality, largely attributed to the profound impact of widespread social networks, the proliferation of information technology, and increased levels of education. Unmarried young women may potentially face adverse consequences from engaging in extramarital sexual relationships across various aspects of their lives. Acknowledging the pivotal role of self-care in influencing the sexual behaviors of young women, the objective of this study is to compile a comprehensive list of self-care strategies aimed at improving the sexual well-being of young, single Iranian women.
The research will unfold in three distinct phases: Phase 1: Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Method Study This initial phase encompasses both quantitative and qualitative aspects. It begins with a cross-sectional survey, where we will gather data from 400 unmarried female students aged 18 to 29 years, utilizing a cluster random sampling method at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Data collection will involve the use of a researcher-designed questionnaire. Subsequently, the qualitative phase will involve conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with female students from the University. To analyze this qualitative data, we will employ the content analysis approach. The findings obtained from both phases will be combined. Phase 2: Narrative Review In the second stage of the study, we will conduct an extensive narrative review to explore existing strategies related to the subject matter comprehensively. This review will serve as the foundational basis for our subsequent analysis. Phase 3: Strategy Prioritization In the final phase, we will prioritize the proposed strategies using a nominal group process, soliciting expert advice. This step will result in the definitive list of strategies that emerge from the study.
This study pioneers the field of sexual health, with the goal of developing a protocol for creating self-care strategies based on the perspectives of young, unmarried Iranian women. It offers potential evidence-based insights into current developments in the physical, psychological, and social aspects of sexual health within this demographic. Additionally, it aims to furnish essential information to healthcare policymakers regarding the sexual health of young women.
在当代伊朗，这个传统而宗教观念深厚的社会，其道德、文化和社会方面正经历着迅速的变革。因此，人们对性的态度发生转变并不奇怪，这主要归因于广泛的社交网络、信息技术的普及和教育水平的提高所带来的深远影响。未婚年轻女性在生活的各个方面可能会因婚外性行为而面临不利后果。认识到自我保健对影响年轻女性性行为的重要性，本研究旨在编制一份全面的自我保健策略清单，旨在提高年轻单身伊朗女性的性健康。
研究将分三个阶段展开：
解释性顺序混合方法研究：这一初始阶段包含定量和定性两个方面。首先，我们将进行横断面调查，使用克曼医科大学的聚类随机抽样方法，从 400 名 18 至 29 岁的未婚女学生中收集数据。数据收集将采用研究者设计的问卷。随后，将对来自该大学的女学生进行深入的半结构化访谈。采用内容分析法对定性数据进行分析。综合两个阶段的研究结果。
叙述性综述：在研究的第二阶段，我们将进行广泛的叙述性综述，全面探讨与主题相关的现有策略。这一综述将为我们后续的分析提供基础。
策略优先排序：在最后阶段，我们将使用名义群体过程对提出的策略进行优先排序，征求专家意见。这将得出研究中产生的策略的最终清单。
本研究在性健康领域具有开创性，旨在制定基于年轻未婚伊朗女性观点的自我保健策略。它提供了关于这一年龄段人群在生理、心理和社会方面性健康的当前发展的潜在循证见解。此外，它旨在为医疗保健政策制定者提供有关年轻女性性健康的重要信息。
