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ArticleReproductive health2025

The lived experiences and explanation of women's postpartum sexual and reproductive health: a qualitative study.

Nazanin Rezaei, Masoumeh Namazi, Atbin Tahmasebi, Somayeh Moukhah, Zahra Behboodi Moghadam

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Nazanin RezaeiDepartment of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
Masoumeh NamaziDepartment of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Atbin TahmasebiSchool of Medicine, Student Research Committee, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
Somayeh MoukhahDepartment of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zahra Behboodi MoghadamDepartment of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. behboodi@tums.ac.ir.

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backgroundDespite the significance of the postpartum period, women’s postpartum sexual and reproductive health (SRH) has been neglected. This study examines women’s perceptions and experiences of SRH in the postpartum period.

methodsThis qualitative study utilized conventional content analysis. The research was conducted in health centers in Ilam city, Iran. Purposive sampling was used to interview 17 mothers (service recipients) and six midwives (service providers) from November 5, 2022, to March 16, 2023. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the Graneheim and Lundman approach.

resultsThe analysis of the interviews led to the emergence of four categories: marital dissatisfaction, lack of spousal and family support, psychological conflicts, and a defective health system, with 14 subcategories.

conclusionThe study results indicate that women’s postpartum SRH has been neglected due to a complex interplay of emotional, familial, and systemic factors. Women often lack a comprehensive and correct perception of their SRH needs in this period. Our findings necessitate a shift toward holistic care, including mandatory spousal education and improved psychological screening.

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MothersPostpartum PeriodReproductive HealthSexual HealthWomen's HealthAdultFemaleHumansIranQualitative ResearchFemalesPostpartumQualitative studyReproductive healthSexual healthWomen's

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