Strategies to promote the provision of sexual health services during menopause: a qualitative study from the perspective of menopausal women and healthcare providers in Isfahan city, Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is important to care for the sexual function of women during menopause as it can affect their quality of life. However, the services related to this area have been neglected in the health system and are not provided at the desired level. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify strategies to promote the provision of sexual health services during menopause in Isfahan city, Iran.

Methods

Participants of this qualitative study consisted of 19 menopausal women and 15 health service providers with work experience in providing sexual health services to menopausal women, selected using purposive sampling with maximum variation in the city of Isfahan, Iran. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews plus field notes and analyzed us

SUBMITTER: Moradi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744904 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature