The sexual activity during pregnancy among a group of Iranian women

Abstract

Many women experience some problems in their sex life during pregnancy, which can contribute to significant emotional distress. However, women may not seek professional expertise in their attempt to alleviate this condition. It is important to assess the beliefs and experiences of all women, including the pregnant ones.

Pregnancy-Related Information Need and Information-Seeking Pattern Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos State, Nigeria

“…In order to answer research questions 1 and 2 on the levels of information-need and information-seeking, a descriptive analysis was done. Table 2 above, presents the levels of information-need and informationseeking were categorized as high (35-50), moderate/average (18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34) and Low (1-17). It was found out that majority of the pregnant women in the study area had moderate level of pregnancy information needs (58.3%) and information-seeking (52.2%).…”

“…The reduction in frequency of sexual intercourse during pregnancy was credited to changes such as physiological, psychological, and emotional states of the women; thereby leading to reduction in sexual desire (Sharma & Sharma, 2012; Orji, Ogunlola, &Fasuuba, 2002,Shojaa, Jouybari, &Sanogoo, 2009). Sense of decreased attractiveness as well as usual aches and pains of pregnancy, nausea and vomiting may contribute to reduced frequency of sexual intercourse among pregnant women (Shojaa, Jouybari, &Sanogoo, 2009). Also, the study of Ijumba et al (2008) established that managing sex during pregnancy is critical for many spouses especially the women.…”

“…It comprised of five sections: Section A -Demographic Data Inventory; Section B: Sources of Information on Antenatal Care -13 items; Section C: Information Seeking Needs -12 items; Section D: Perceived Problems Inhibiting Information Seeking Needs -10 items; Section E: Information Seeking Types -10 items. The levels of information-need and information-seeking were categorized as high (35-50), moderate/average (18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34) and Low (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17). Maximum attainable score was 50.…”

Besoins et services en français en matière de sexopérinatalité chez les couples parentaux franco-ontariens

“…En effet, plusieurs études ont souligné que la gêne et l'inconfort qu'éprouvent des patients lorsqu'il s'agit de discuter de sexualité avec un professionnel de la santé, particulièrement en période périnatale, sont des obstacles majeurs à des soins sexopé-rinataux appropriés (Bartellas et coll., 2000 ;Fok, Chan et Yuen, 2005 ;Reichenbach, Alla et Lorson, 2001 ;Foucault, 2011 ;Shojaa, Jouybari et Sanagoo, 2009 ;Van der Schueren, 2003 ;Wang et coll., 2003). De plus, selon les données obtenues dans notre étude, les femmes semblent légèrement plus à l'aise envers le sujet.…”

Effect of a Sex Education Program on Females’ Sexual Satisfaction During Pregnancy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

“…However, physical, emotional stressor related to pregnancy, as well as the females' attitudes, sexual values, cultural and religious beliefs, bodily changes, and medical restrictions might affect the intimacy and sexual performance of a pregnant female (5). Studies also reported fatigue and back pain, negative attitudes toward pregnancy, the quality of relationship with the spouse, the female's psychological health status, female's loss of interest in sex due to misconceptions and fears of harm to the fetus, fear of miscarriage and premature labor, fear of a painful intercourse, lack of physical comfort, and some preexisting sexual problems among factors threatening sexual health in pregnant females (6)(7)(8)(9)(10).…”