The Relationship Between Attitudes Towards Sexuality and Anxiety During Pregnancy

Authors : Bihter Akın, Bilgesu Çelik

Pages : 457-464

Doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1323034

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Publication Date : 2024-08-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The study was carried out to determine the relationship between attitude towards sexuality and anxiety during pregnancy. Materials and Methods: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted online with 268 pregnant women between November 2022 and March 2023. Results: It was found that the attitudes of pregnant women towards sexuality during pregnancy were moderately positive and they had moderate anxiety. It was determined that there is a negative relationship between positive beliefs about sexuality during pregnancy and approval of sexuality during pregnancy and the anxiety level of pregnant women, and a positive relationship between anxiety about sexual intercourse during pregnancy and anxiety level(p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the study show that there is a relationship between the attitude towards sexuality during pregnancy and anxiety about pregnancy. All health professionals, especially midwives working in primary health care institutions, should include the issue of sexuality in pregnancy follow-up.
Keywords : Gebelik, Cinsellik, Anksiyete