Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Sanandaj City, Iran

Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of married women in promoting sexual and reproductive health behaviors. Participants & Methods: This qualitative study was conducted from December ۲۰۱۹ to March ۲۰۲۲ in Sanandaj, Iran. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with ۲۳ married women of reproductive age. In order to enhance the information gathered from participant interviews, some interviews with ۶ experts were also conducted. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis approach of Graneheim and Lundman. Findings: Through the process of combining overlapping phrases and eliminating similar and duplicate codes, a final set of ۷۶ codes, ۲۳ subcategories, ۶ categories and ۳ themes were detected which all categorized under the umbrella of personal empowerment Conclusion: Women adopt various behaviors to enhance their fertility and sexual health. These behaviors include self-regulation, improved communication with spouses and relatives, and maintaining a healthy sexual life.

کلیدواژه ها:

Sexual Health ، Empowerment ، Health Promotion