Socio-demographic predictors of dyadic sexual communication among Iranian married women

Alimoradi, Zainab; Ghorbani, Solmaz; Bahrami, Nasim; Griffiths, Mark D.; Pakpour, Amir H.

doi:10.1016/j.sexol.2021.09.003

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“…Other characteristics were represented by categorical variables: couple education (1 = Both less than grade 12; 2 = Both grade 12+; 3 = Male-only less than grade 12; 4 = Female-only less than grade 12), couple employment (1 = Both employed; 2 = Neither employed; 3 = Male-only employed; 4 = Female-only employed), and couple HIV testing history (1 = Both ever tested; 2 = Neither ever tested; 3 = Male-only tested; 4 = Female-only tested). We considered these variables as potential confounders of the two-way associations between relationship quality and CHTC uptake based on previous literature (Afari et al, 2022 ; Alimoradi et al, 2022 ; Fan et al, 2018 ). Other couple characteristics were also captured at baseline assessment, including relationship duration, marital status and cohabitation status.…”

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Two-way associations between relationship quality and uptake of couples health screening including HIV testing and counselling together: quantitative analysis of a couples cohort in rural South Africa

Abdelkhalek,

Joseph,

DeRose

et al. 2024

AIDS Care

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In the context of a couples cohort established to evaluate an optimised couples-focused behavioural intervention in rural South Africa, we examined: (1) Is couples’ relationship quality (RQ) associated with couples HIV testing and counselling (CHTC) uptake? (2) Does CHTC uptake or the intervention components uptake improve subsequent RQ? Enrolled couples, ( n = 218), previously naïve to couples HIV testing, were invited to two group sessions and offered four couples counselling sessions (CS1-CS4), as part of the intervention and administered a questionnaire individually at baseline, four weeks, and four months, which included item-scales to measure RQ: satisfaction, intimacy, dyadic trust, conflict, and mutual constructive communication. Logistic models indicated that no baseline RQ measures were significantly associated with CHTC uptake. Linear regression models showed that CHTC uptake before four weeks assessment significantly improved couples’ satisfaction and trust at four weeks, and intimacy at four months. Attending at least one CS was associated with increased satisfaction, intimacy, and decreased conflict within couples at four weeks; the improvement in intimacy was sustained at four months. Consistent with the theoretical interdependence model, our findings suggest that CHTC and CS seemed to strengthen aspects of relationship quality, possibly leading to further collaboration in managing lifestyle changes and treatment adherence.

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Two-way associations between relationship quality and uptake of couples health screening including HIV testing and counselling together: quantitative analysis of a couples cohort in rural South Africa

Abdelkhalek,

Joseph,

DeRose

et al. 2024

AIDS Care

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“…The 13-item Persian version of the DSCS [ 8 ] was used. Items (e.g., “There are issues or problems in our sexual relationship that we have never talked about them” ) are rated on a six-point response scale from 1 ( strongly disagree ) to 6 ( strongly agree ).…”

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“…The total score is obtained from the sum of the scores of each item and scores range from 13 to 78. Higher scores indicate better dyadic sexual communication [ 8 ]. In the present study, the internal consistency of the scale was 0.91 based on Cronbach’s alpha.…”

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“…Consequently, personal satisfaction with the marital relationship is considered very important [ 5 ]. Sexual-related aspects are an important aspect of marital relationship with different and inter-related dimensions such as sexual functioning [ 6 , 7 ], sexual communication [ 8 ], sexual problems [ 9 ], sexual quality of life [ 10 ], sexual satisfaction [ 11 ], and intimacy [ 12 ].…”

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“…Emotional, verbal, and physical closeness are formed through intimate relationships between couples, and brings satisfaction to their marital relationship [ 16 ]. Couples’ dyadic sexual communication (i.e., sexual conversation) can independently predict marital and sexual satisfaction [ 8 , 17 – 19 ].…”

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Sexual-related determinants of life satisfaction among married women: A cross-sectional study

Bahrami¹,

Hosseini²,

Griffiths³

et al. 2023

BMC Women's Health

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Background and aim Life satisfaction refers to the perceived satisfaction of individuals concerning various aspects of their lives. The present study investigated the predictive role of sexual-related determinants in life satisfaction among married women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to November 2021. A total of 350 married women with at least six months of cohabitation with husbands were included in the study. The study utilized a multi-stage random sampling method from 10 comprehensive health centers in Qazvin, Iran. Scores on the Emotional Intimacy Questionnaire (EIQ), Dyadic Sexual Communication Scale (DSCS), Female Sexual Distress Questionnaire (FSDQ), Female Sexual Quality of Life Scale (FSQLS), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) were assessed. Data were analyzed using univariable and multivariable linear regression models with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results The mean age of participants was 33.77 years (SD = 9.77) and they had been married for an average of 10.21 years (SD = 9.93). The mean scores on the LSS were 20.16 (out of 35; SD = 6.79). Based on the multivariable linear regression model adjusted for socio-demographic characteristics, the two strongest predictors of life satisfaction among Iranian married women were marital intimacy (β = 0.49, p < 0.001) and sexual functioning (β = 0.17, p = 0.009). Together, these variables explained 45% of variance in life satisfaction. Conclusion Given that marital intimacy and sexual functioning were the most significant sexual-related determinants of life satisfaction among married women, designing and implementing interventions which increase women’s marital intimacy and sexual functioning might improve married women’s life satisfaction.

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Sociodemographic Predictors of Sexual Communication and Sexual Communication as a Predictor of Sexual, Relationship, and Life Satisfaction in Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, and the UK

Øverup,

Hald,

Pavan

2024

Sexuality & Culture

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Sexual communication is associated with higher levels of sexual and relationship satisfaction. However, research suggests that many struggle with sexual communication. Using a cross-country convenience sample of 7,139 respondents from six European countries (Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, and the UK), we investigated sociodemographic predictors of different facets of sexual communication and their associations with sexual, relationship, and life satisfaction. Data was collected in May and June 2022 through respondent panels, by Cint, a market research software platform. Participants received an email invitation to the study and completed an online self-report survey. We found that a large proportion did report difficulties with sexual communication or a wish to improve such communication. We also found that sociodemographic factors predicted each facet (self-disclosure, frequency of communication, and quality of communication) of sexual communication as a set, but that the strongest predictors were sexual frequency and dissatisfaction with the low frequency of sex. Lastly, each facet of sexual communication was associated with higher levels of sexual, relationship, and life satisfaction. Across results, we generally found little cross-country variation.

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Socio-demographic predictors of dyadic sexual communication among Iranian married women

Cited by 5 publications

References 33 publications

Two-way associations between relationship quality and uptake of couples health screening including HIV testing and counselling together: quantitative analysis of a couples cohort in rural South Africa

Two-way associations between relationship quality and uptake of couples health screening including HIV testing and counselling together: quantitative analysis of a couples cohort in rural South Africa

Sexual-related determinants of life satisfaction among married women: A cross-sectional study

Sociodemographic Predictors of Sexual Communication and Sexual Communication as a Predictor of Sexual, Relationship, and Life Satisfaction in Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, and the UK

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