Author(s):
Juliet Sylvia, Basavanthappa, Richard
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julietsylvia@yahoo.co.in
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Juliet Sylvia1*, Dr. Basavanthappa2, Dr. Richard3
1Doctoral Student cum Professor in Nursing, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai -20
2Guide, Principal , Rajarajeswai College of Nursing ,Bangalore .
3Consultantant in Biostatistics, CMCH, Vellore.
*Corresponding Authors
Published In:
Volume - 2,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2012
ABSTRACT:
Background: There are significant gaps in the scientific literature concerning sexual problems of young women the sexual health of young women have not received adequate attention.
Objective: To study the sexual health problems of young women in selected slums. These study findings would help in preparing appropriate strategies for promoting the sexual health of women.
Methods: Using survey approach 155 young women in the age group of 15-24 years were interviewed. Their current levels of sexual problems were assessed using modified Brief index of Sexual Functioning for women.
Results: only 30% of the participants had reported about sexual health problems. Among that head ache, anxiety, pain during sexual activity, sexual humiliation and sex without consent were experienced by nearly 10% of the participants.
Conclusion: Further studies are required to study this sensitive area in–depth. Nurses must be equipped with the necessary skills to provide Youth friendly sexual health services.
Cite this article:
Juliet Sylvia, Basavanthappa, Richard. A study to identify the sexual health problems of young married women in selected urban slums of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Asian J. Nur. Edu. and Research 2(4): Oct-Dec. 2012; Page 197-201.
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Juliet Sylvia, Basavanthappa, Richard. A study to identify the sexual health problems of young married women in selected urban slums of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Asian J. Nur. Edu. and Research 2(4): Oct-Dec. 2012; Page 197-201. Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2012-2-4-8