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Merghati Khoie E A S, Taleghani F, Noroozi M, Tavakoli M, Gholami A. Explaining the Effects of Interactions with Friends and Peers on Pre-marital Sexual Relationships among Iranian Youths. Health Educ Health Promot 2016; 4 (4) :37-45
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Effat al Sadat Merghati Khoie1, Fariba Taleghani2, Mahnaz Noroozi *3, Mahgol Tavakoli4, Ali Gholami5
1- Associate Professor, Iranian National Centre of Addiction Studies, Institution of Risk Behaviors Reduction, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
5- Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Medical, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
5- Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Medical, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (4871 Views)
Aim: Nowadays, sexual behaviours of the youths have turned into a controversial issue all over the world due to widespread sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and unwanted pregnancies. Regarding the increasing interactions of the youths with their friends and peers in Iranian society in the recent years, this research was conducted to explain the role of friends and peers to establish pre-marital sexual relationships among the youths.
Methods: This qualitative research was conducted on 30 single boys and girls aged 18-24 years, living in Isfahan, Iran, who had already started sexual activities and 17 other participants who were in a way involved in the experienced events by the youths. Data collection was done using semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using conventional content analysis.
Findings: After analyzing the interviews, two sub-categories emerged including "being influenced by friends and peers" and "exchanging sexual information and contents", which were entitled “The effects of youths, interactions with friends and peers” as the main category.
Conclusion: Considering the important role of friends and peers in shaping pre-marital sexual relationships among the youths, providing them with comprehensive educational programs about STIs, HIV/AIDS, and sexual health protection through peer-based educational approach is necessary.
Methods: This qualitative research was conducted on 30 single boys and girls aged 18-24 years, living in Isfahan, Iran, who had already started sexual activities and 17 other participants who were in a way involved in the experienced events by the youths. Data collection was done using semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using conventional content analysis.
Findings: After analyzing the interviews, two sub-categories emerged including "being influenced by friends and peers" and "exchanging sexual information and contents", which were entitled “The effects of youths, interactions with friends and peers” as the main category.
Conclusion: Considering the important role of friends and peers in shaping pre-marital sexual relationships among the youths, providing them with comprehensive educational programs about STIs, HIV/AIDS, and sexual health protection through peer-based educational approach is necessary.
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Health Behavior
Received: 2017/07/30 | Accepted: 2016/12/1 | Published: 2017/09/3
Received: 2017/07/30 | Accepted: 2016/12/1 | Published: 2017/09/3
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