Effects of group sexual counseling on the traditional perceptions and attitudes of Iranian pregnant women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Marital relationships may fluctuate due to physical and psychological changes during pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate the effect of group sexual counseling on the traditional perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women.

Methods

This was a quasiexperimental intervention study. Among the pregnant women who were referred to health care centers in Zahedan, Iran, in 2015 for routine care during pregnancy, 100 individuals were chosen and randomly categorized into two groups: intervention (n=50) and control (n=50). Variables were the participant's attitudes and beliefs on sexual activity during pregnancy. The data were collected during pregnancy using the Sexual Activities and Attitudes Questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed before and 6 weeks after fiv

SUBMITTER: Navidian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4913995 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature