Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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1Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
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2 Lecturer of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing - Faculty of Nursing - Helwan University, Egypt
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3Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Masturbation is often surrounded by cultural taboos, misconceptions, and psychological distress, particularly in conservative societies. Among university students, especially females, the topic remains highly stigmatized and rarely addressed openly, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, or secrecy. Aim: The research aimed to examine the effect of a comprehensive educational package on getting rid of masturbation among female students residing in the university guest house. Design: A quasi-experimental research design (one group "pre/posttest") was utilized to achieve the aim of this research. Setting: The lecture hall of the obstetrics and gynecology department on the third floor, faculty of nursing, Benha University, Egypt. Sample: A snow ball sample "network sample" of (43) students residing in the University Guest House; Benha city, were selected for one year. Tools: Six tools were used for data collection; a structured self-administered questionnaire, Students' knowledge questionnaire, Negative attitudes toward masturbation Inventory, Students' health behaviors questionnaire, Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Offer self-image questionnaire. Results: Statistically significant differences were detected among mean scores of university students’ knowledge, attitudes, health behaviors, self-esteem, and body image related to masturbation at post intervention phase compared to pre intervention. Also, there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between students' total knowledge score and (attitude, health behaviors, self-esteem and body image) scores at both pre- and post-intervention phases. Conclusion: The present research revealed that the comprehensive educational intervention significantly improved university students’ knowledge, attitudes, health behaviors, self-esteem, and body image related to masturbation. Recommendation: Educational institutions, especially universities, should integrate comprehensive and culturally sensitive sexual health education into curriculum to improve students' knowledge and correct misconceptions about masturbation and related topics
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