Determination of Sexual Myth Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviors During Pregnancy

Authors : Demet Çakır, Emine Aksüt Akçay, Hilal Özbek

Pages : 296-304

Doi:10.46332/aemj.1419979

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Publication Date : 2024-12-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: This research aimed to assess sexual myth awareness, attitudes, and behaviors among pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The analytical descriptive research was conducted between July 2023 and August 2023. The data were collected online from 314 pregnant women sampled in a province in the Mediterranean region using the Personal Information Form and the Sexual Myths in Pregnancy Scale (SMPS). Results: The mean total score of the SMPS was 70.87±15.83, and it was found that pregnant women\\\'s perspective on sexual myths during pregnancy was above average. When the mean scores of the SMPS subscales were evaluated, pregnancy and sexuality were 13.12±3.40, the concern about the baby score was 17.05±4.38, the sex/attraction score was 14.25±3.76, and the concerns about pregnancy was 23.56±5.88. It was found that there was a significant difference between the SMPS total score and the variables of type of marriage, planned pregnancy, information received about sexual life during pregnancy, source of information about sexual life during pregnancy, information received about situations to avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy, and how sexual life should be during pregnancy. Conclusion: Pregnant women have been found to have higher than average sexual myths during pregnancy. It is important to provide training by health professionals, especially midwives, considering the factors related to the level of sexual myths during pregnancy.
Keywords : cinsellik, cinsel farkındalık, eğitim, gebelikte cinsel yaşam