Middle-aged Lebanese women's interpretation of sexual difficulties: a qualitative inquiry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study explores women's perception and experience of sexual difficulties. The need to address the subject was triggered by the scarcity of research that reflects on women's subjective views on sexual difficulties. This is particularly crucial for middle-aged women who frequently experience hormonal and psychosocial changes that may affect their sexual life.

Methods

Using in-depth individual and focus groups interviews, 52 Lebanese women aged 40-55 years discussed their thoughts, feelings and behaviours concerning sexual difficulties. Women were recruited purposefully from clinical and non-clinical settings to get maximum sampling variation that provided rich information and deep understanding of the subject. Recordings were transcribed verbatim and analysed abo

SUBMITTER: Azar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8127220 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature