A qualitative assessment of the sexual-health education, training and service needs of young adults in Tehran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHRE) provides individuals with knowledge and skills to manage risky behaviors and take informed decisions to protect themselves against STIs, and unintended pregnancy. Only minimal SHRE is provided in Iranian schools and universities and previous research has highlighted needs and demands for improved SHRE and sexual services in Iran. This study explored young, Iranian adults' experience of, and need for sexual health education, sexual skills training and sexual healthcare services, as well their views on how to augment and improve existing provision.

Design and methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 25 young adults who lived in Tehran, Iran and had volunteered to participate in the study. Tra

SUBMITTER: Sheikhansari N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8276474 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature