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American Family Physician Jun 2019
Topics: Communication; Female; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Marriage; Middle Aged
PubMed: 31150187
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Nihon Eiseigaku Zasshi. Japanese... 2018The factors contributing to the declining birthrate in Japan include the declining marriage rate, an increase in the average age of those getting married, economic... (Review)
Review
The factors contributing to the declining birthrate in Japan include the declining marriage rate, an increase in the average age of those getting married, economic burden, childcare burden, later child-bearing, and infertility. There is a gender difference in role division, with 70% of unmarried people live with their parents and continue to work while leaving the household chores to their mothers. The loss of these housekeeping services and the increase in the number of irregular workers are factors contributing to the declining marriage rate and the increase in the average age of those getting married. The expansion of the family support policy in Japan from the male breadwinner model to the earner-career model may have been delayed, but it is expected to provide economic benefits as well as actual childcare service benefits in order to reduce the economic and physical burden of childcare for married couples. It is also necessary to provide education in reproductive health to both men and women in schools and workplaces regarding late child-bearing and infertility. Furthermore, it is necessary to evaluate the cost-effectiveness analysis of improvements in fertility and disclose the relevant information in addition to sharing information on medical technology related to pregnancy/childbirth and treatment of diseases. It is urgent to prepare society for natural and healthy pregnancies/childbirths during optimal child-bearing years.
Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Birth Rate; Child; Child Care; Female; Gender Identity; Health Education; Humans; Income; Infertility; Japan; Male; Marriage; Middle Aged; Population Dynamics; Reproductive Health; Social Support; Socioeconomic Factors; Young Adult
PubMed: 30270298
DOI: 10.1265/jjh.73.305 -
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences Jul 2023Sexual satisfaction is directly related to marital sustainability and quality of life. This study assessed the magnitude of sexual satisfaction and associated factors...
BACKGROUND
Sexual satisfaction is directly related to marital sustainability and quality of life. This study assessed the magnitude of sexual satisfaction and associated factors among married women.
METHODS
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 18 to June 8/2021 using mixed data collection methods. The sample was calculated using single population proportion formula for the quantitative part while data saturation was applied for the qualitative part. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to get participants for the quantitative and the qualitative parts respectively. The quantitative data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25, and the qualitative data were analyzed manually. Ordinal logistic regression was applied to explore the model. P-value <0.05 and AOR with a 95%CI were used to identify the statistical significance of the association.
RESULT
About 398 married women participated in the study, making a response rate of 94.3% and 44.7% of them were moderately satisfied with their sexual life. Sexual satisfaction among the married women was significantly associated negatively with attending elementary education 99.9% [AOR=0.1, 95%CI:0.0,0.4)], positively with having social responsibility 19[AOR=19.3, 95%CI: 1.8, 28.3], and negatively with having poor sexual attitude 97%[AOR=0.1, 95%CI: 0.0, 0.3]. The qualitative finding showed that the majority of women engage in sexual intercourse for the satisfaction of their partners, without their needs.
CONCLUSION
Sexual satisfaction among married women was low in the study area. Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health awareness and strengthening of the prevention of harmful traditional practices are recommended.
Topics: Humans; Female; Cross-Sectional Studies; Adult; Marriage; Middle Aged; Personal Satisfaction; Young Adult; Spouses; Sexual Behavior; Quality of Life; Orgasm; Adolescent; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 38784207
DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v33i4.12 -
Journal of Adolescence Feb 2020The well-being of married girls is often significantly affected by their early transitioning into the institution of marriage. This is accompanied by a normative shift...
INTRODUCTION
The well-being of married girls is often significantly affected by their early transitioning into the institution of marriage. This is accompanied by a normative shift in their focus from education and personal development to family life and motherhood. However, it is important we understand married girls' perspectives of what their marriage mean to them and how that affects their well-being. Therefore, this study explored the subjective experiences of well-being and challenges among married girls in the Northern region of Ghana.
METHODS
A phenomenological approach was used to gather data through in-depth interviews. Twenty-one married girls between the ages of 12 and 19 years in Sagnarigu, Tolon and Mion districts of the Northern Region of Ghana were interviewed and data were analysed using thematic analysis.
RESULTS
Findings revealed that girls who perceived their marriage as early reported negative emotions whereas those who perceived their marriage as timely reported positive emotions. Married girls' positive experiences were characterised by child bearing, higher social status, received social support and satisfaction of needs in their marriage. Challenges identified included poor socio-economic status, inadequate parenting skills, pregnancy and childbirth related distresses.
CONCLUSIONS
Married girls expressed more positive outcomes in their marriage than they did for negative outcomes despite their general perception of their marriage being early. Implications for interventions and policy decision making are discussed.
Topics: Adolescent; Child; Female; Ghana; Humans; Marriage; Pregnancy; Qualitative Research; Quality of Life; Young Adult
PubMed: 31981841
DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2020.01.009 -
Married Adolescents and Family Planning in Rural Ethiopia: Understanding Barriers and Opportunities.African Journal of Reproductive Health Dec 2018Large numbers of girls in the developing world are married before age 18, an estimated 100 million girls in the next decade. It is assumed that newly married girls are...
Large numbers of girls in the developing world are married before age 18, an estimated 100 million girls in the next decade. It is assumed that newly married girls are under pressure to have children early in marriage. However, there is increasing evidence that married adolescent girls have significant levels of unmet need for family planning (FP). This qualitative study explores married girls' knowledge and demand for FP, as well as barriers and support. Qualitative data was obtained from girls who married as children in rural Ethiopia. Respondents demonstrated a high interest in FP, while the power dynamics within arranged marriages were the biggest factor influencing FP use. Disapproval of FP use was considerable among in-laws and community members; however, partner approval was the main determining factor in girls' FP use. Some service providers reportedly reinforced this dynamic; some girls reported that they requested confirmation of the husbands' approval of FP use. The findings suggest further investment in addressing social norms related to girls' status and voice.
Topics: Adolescent; Ethiopia; Family Planning Services; Female; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Male; Marriage; Qualitative Research; Reproductive Health Services; Rural Health Services; Rural Population; Sexual Partners; Spouses
PubMed: 30632719
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2018/v22i4.3 -
Academic Medicine : Journal of the... Aug 2017
Topics: Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Marriage; Students, Medical
PubMed: 28742560
DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000001797 -
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Jul 2022Early marriage is a preventable public health problem that brings along social and health problems as well. This study was performed to determine the views of adult...
BACKGROUND/AIM
Early marriage is a preventable public health problem that brings along social and health problems as well. This study was performed to determine the views of adult married women, who live in the villages located in the central district of Bitlis which is situated in the eastern region of Turkey, on early marriage and compare their views with their perception of health.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
Adult married women, who live in the villages located in the central district of Bitlis which is situated in the eastern region of Turkey, constitute the population of this cross-sectional study.
RESULTS
Customs and traditions, helping with household chores or agricultural tasks, and bride price are the main factors in preferring these marriages. It has been determined that age (r = 0.100; P = 0.047) and number of children (r = 0.153; P = 0.002) are positively related with health perception, albeit weakly. The median (score: 49) of women having five or more children is significantly higher than women (score: 45) with children in the range of 0-2.
CONCLUSION
Women living in rural areas have a high rate of early marriage, and traditions and customs determine the decision to marry. Age and number of children were found to be positively correlated with perception of health, though weakly. Increasing the perception of health before and during the initial years of marriage could help in preventing many adverse effects that are caused by early marriage. With the increase in age and number of children, women might seek more health. This can increase women's health perception.
Topics: Adult; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Culture; Female; Humans; Marriage; Perception; Socioeconomic Factors; Turkey
PubMed: 35859480
DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_1930_21 -
BMC Public Health Jun 2020In Uganda, just like in many sub-Saharan countries, studies on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among married women are limited. The aim of this paper was to determine...
BACKGROUND
In Uganda, just like in many sub-Saharan countries, studies on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among married women are limited. The aim of this paper was to determine the correlates of emotional, sexual, physical IPV and any form of IPV among married women in Uganda.
METHODS
The 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) data was used, and a weighted sample of 6879 married women were selected from the Domestic Violence module. Frequency distributions were used to describe the characteristics of respondents. Chi-square tests were used to establish the association between IPV and the explanatory variables. Binary logistic regressions were used to establish the factors that were associated with IPV among married women in Uganda.
RESULTS
More than half (56%) of the married women experienced some form of IPV. Sexual IPV was the least prevalent (23%) and 4 in 10 women (41 and 40%) experienced physical and emotional IPV, respectively. Factors associated with all the different forms of IPV included, age, region, witnessing parental violence, partner's controlling behaviors, duration of the relationship, and frequency of intoxication of the male partner.
CONCLUSION
IPV among Ugandan married women is far too common. This calls for collective efforts to reduce IPV in Uganda by addressing excessive alcohol consumption, controlling behaviors, and lack of awareness of the issue. Interventions aimed at preventing perpetration and tolerance of violence in the home settings should be promoted.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Chi-Square Distribution; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health Surveys; Humans; Intimate Partner Violence; Male; Marriage; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Sexual Behavior; Sexual Partners; Spouse Abuse; Uganda; Young Adult
PubMed: 32586297
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09123-4 -
Journal of the American Dental... Dec 1991
Topics: Dentists; Female; Humans; Male; Marriage
PubMed: 1783729
DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.1991.0193 -
The Journal of Sexual Medicine Nov 2009Despite recent media coverage in the topic of sexless marriages in East Asia, population-based studies examining the absence of sexual activity among nonelderly married...
INTRODUCTION
Despite recent media coverage in the topic of sexless marriages in East Asia, population-based studies examining the absence of sexual activity among nonelderly married individuals are scant. Previous studies have not simultaneously examined sociodemographic, physiological, and lifestyle predictors of sexless marriages.
AIMS
To determine the prevalence of past-year sexlessness and the associated factors among the married Chinese adults in Hong Kong.
METHODS
An anonymous, population-based telephone survey was conducted on 2,846 married Chinese men and women between the ages of 25 and 59 in Hong Kong.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
The prevalence of past-year sexlessness and the associated factors and mental health symptoms were examined.
RESULTS
The prevalence of past-year sexlessness between the ages of 25-34 years, 35-44 years and 45-59 years was 5.5, 5.1, and 17.0%, respectively, among married males, and 8.3, 12.4, and 31.6%, respectively, among married females. Older age and poor spousal relationship were associated with sexlessness for females, whereas lack of interest in sex, older age, and lower education were significant factors for males. Married women demonstrated statistically significant associations between sexlessness and poorer mental health indicators, such as lower quality of life and being bothered by the unavailability of a sex partner.
CONCLUSIONS
Sexlessness is prevalent among certain subgroups of urban Chinese couples in Hong Kong, and the large discrepancy in sexlessness between married men and women in each age strata suggests a high prevalence of extramarital relationships. Contrary to commonly held beliefs, there was a stronger association between sexlessness and poorer psychosocial symptoms among married females than males. Sexless marriages are an underappreciated phenomenon among urban Chinese individuals.
Topics: Adult; Age Factors; China; Educational Status; Female; Health Surveys; Hong Kong; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Marriage; Mental Health; Middle Aged; Multivariate Analysis; Odds Ratio; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Sex Factors; Sexual Behavior
PubMed: 19570044
DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01367.x