Exploring barriers and solutions in sexual health services: a qualitative study from Iran
The study emphasizes the need to enhance sexual health literacy and improve access to sexual health centers in Iran through infrastructure development, educational initiatives, and open dialogue to reduce stigma. Addressing these challenges can better meet the population's sexual health needs and improve overall health.
Authors
- Marzieh Azizi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0835-3201)
- Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4150-0576)
- Maryam Farmahini Farahani
- Keshvar Samadaee Gelehkolaee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9692-187X)
- Jila Ganji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2931-5113)
Institutions
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02165-0
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences