A phenomenological study of Jordanian women's experience of sexual intercourse after giving birth
| Autor: | Mona Almalik, Salwa Obeisat, Reem A. Ali, Ali Alshraifeen, Karimeh Alnuaimi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Adolescent Sexual Behavior Mothers Human sexuality Developmental psychology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Maternity and Midwifery medicine Humans Maternal health Qualitative Research Reproductive health Pregnancy 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Jordan 030504 nursing Health professionals business.industry Postpartum Period Coitus Infant Newborn Obstetrics and Gynecology medicine.disease Sexual intercourse Female 0305 other medical science business Psychology Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Midwifery. 88 |
| ISSN: | 1532-3099 |
| Popis: | Aim to explore the sexual experiences of Jordanian women on the first occasion after giving birth. Methods phenomenological qualitative research. Twenty-five Jordanian women were purposively recruited from two maternal health centres and interviewed. Findings four themes emerged: "culture and religion v/s health professionals in resumption of sexual intercourse"; "enduring physical and psychological discomforts"; "husbands' role in resumption of sexual intercourse"; and "newborn babies' role in the experience of sexual intercourse". Conclusion health professionals need to adopt appropriate maternal clinical guidelines to meet women's needs. There is a need to give greater emphasis on sexual health care provided to women during pregnancy and after giving birth. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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