ArticleReproductive health2025
The sociocultural context of sexual and reproductive health literacy among women living in Sanandaj, western Iran: a qualitative study.
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- Discovering the Self: A Grounded Theory of Women's Recovery From Gender-Based Religious Harm.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- "Silent Suffering": Affirming Iranian Women's Right to Sexual Health Through a Whatsapp-Based "Good Enough Sex" Counseling Program: A Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Barriers Among Female University Students of Pakistan.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
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objectiveThis study aimed to explore the socio-cultural contexts of women's sexual and reproductive health literacy in sanandaj, Iran.
methodsIn-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 women aged 18 to 45 who visited selected clinics in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling between April 20 and November 16, 2024. The qualitative data were analyzed using directed qualitative content analysis based on the model proposed by Hsieh & Shannon (2005) and processed using MaXQDA software, version 22.
findingsThe socio-cultural context of women's sexual and reproductive health literacy was extracted into three main categories: customs and traditions, socio-cultural norms and beliefs, and economic conditions. Customs and traditions, including marriage-related customs, the importance of virginity, female genital mutilation, gender roles, and sexual relations restrictions during mourning periods, influence sexual and reproductive health literacy by shaping traditional norms, imposing behavioral constraints, and enforcing social obligations. Socio-cultural norms and beliefs, including gender beliefs, perceptions of sexual behavior, and social contexts, play a role in shaping individuals' perspectives on sexual and reproductive topics, their willingness to discuss these issues and their behaviors. Lastly, economic conditions and financial constraints significantly impact access to sexual and reproductive health information, health literacy, utilization of services, and choices related to women's sexual and reproductive health.
conclusionDesigning educational programs and developing sexual and reproductive health policies with consideration of socio-cultural contexts can help reduce cultural taboos, enhance the effectiveness of interventions, and improve sexual and reproductive health in society.
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