T. Yeganeh, M.n. Farahani, V. Farzad, M. Moghadasin,
Volume 18, Issue 10 (1-2020)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Even though women’s perception of factors affecting vaginismus is taken into account as a mental concept that can be induced by sociocultural values, it has not been assessed so far in the form of a qualitative study in Iranian culture. Therefore, the present study was conducted to identify psychological factors associated with vaginismus in married women referring to Tolou Clinic in Rasht, 2018.
Materials and Methods: A qualitative content analysis method was employed in this study. Using a purposive sampling method, the data were saturated with a total number of 11 women affected with vaginismus referring to Tolou Clinic in the city of Rasht from March 2018 to January 2019. Moreover, in-depth semi-structure interview was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis
Results: During the process of content analysis, the participants elucidated three main categories of “cultural-educational factors”, “sexual knowledge”, and “sexual cognition and arousal”.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, vaginismus was introduced as a sociocultural and psychological disorder that is determined by internalization of norms and values in a society with lack of well-timed sexual instruction, induction of negative sexual arousal and cognition, district educational styles for girls and creating duality and contradiction in girls’ mental structure between what they have learned and what they are expected to do as a woman.
Key words: Sexual Dysfunction, Vaginismus, Qualitative Study, Content Analysis
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: This study was approved by Kharazmi University [18022].
How to cite this article: Yeganeh T, Farahani M N, Farzad V, Moghadasin M. Identifying Psychological Factors Associated with Vaginismus in Married Women in 2018: A Qualitative Study. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2020; 18 (10): 997-1016. [Farsi]
Rezvan Salehi Najafabadi, Mohsen Rezaeian,
Volume 23, Issue 9 (1-2025)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Suicide is preventable; however, hundreds of thousands of people still die by suicide each year. This issue highlights the existence of barriers to effective suicide prevention programs. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to investigate the barriers and challenges associated with suicide prevention from the perspective of mental health experts.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study employed content analysis. The research population consisted of mental health experts in healthcare centers of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in 2023. A purposive sample of 10 participants was selected, and data collection continued until saturation was reached. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Based on the results, five overarching themes regarding the barriers to suicide prevention were obtained: 1. Professional barriers in mental health; 2. Ineffective policies within the healthcare system; 3. Deficiencies in the performance of health networks; 4. Inadequacies in hospital service provision; and 5. Cultural and social barriers. Each of these themes encompasses additional sub-themes, which have been illustrated in a thematic network.
Conclusion: Identifying and understanding these barriers is crucial for suicide prevention programs. This underscores the need for comprehensive training programs for mental health professionals to reduce suicide rates. Furthermore, officials should prioritize recruiting competent personnel, equipping healthcare networks and hospitals with adequate human resources, and destigmatizing mental illness and suicide among the general public.
Keywords: Obstacles, Challenges, Prevention, Suicide, Qualitative approach, Content analysis
- Funding: This study did not have any funds.
- Conflict of interest: None declared.
- Ethical considerations: The Ethics Committee of Shahrekord University approved the study (IR.SKU.REC.1402.024).
Authors’ contributions:
- Conceptualization: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi, Mohsen Rezaeian
- Methodology: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi, Mohsen Rezaeian
- Data collection: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi
- Formal analysis: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi, Mohsen Rezaeian
- Supervision: Mohsen Rezaeian
- Project administration: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi
- Writing – original draft: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi
- Writing – review & editing: Rezvan Salehi NajafAbadi, Mohsen Rezaeian
Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fateme Heiydari, Kazem Malakouti, Shahrbanoo Ghahari,
Volume 24, Issue 1 (4-2025)
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Suicide remains a significant public health issue, resulting from a combination of psychological, emotional, familial, social, economic, and cultural factors. Understanding the complex needs of individuals with suicidal tendencies is crucial for the development of effective interventions. This study aimed to identify the needs of individuals with a history of suicide attempts from the perspectives of both the individuals themselves and mental health professionals.
Materials and Methods: This qualitative study utilized conventional content analysis, with a research population consisting of suicide attempt survivors and mental health professionals. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The sample size included 13 participants, 11 women and 2 men.The interviews were conducted with 7 mental health experts and 5 individuals with a history of suicide attempts.
Results: The findings revealed that individuals with a history of suicide attempt have 8 main needs: psychological and emotional needs, familial and interpersonal needs, the need to manage and improve mental health issues, economic and occupational needs, the need for access to therapeutic and supportive services, the need for cultural and social adaptation, the need for personal freedom and reconstruction, and the need for personal skill development and training.
Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of addressing psychological needs through social and family support. Furthermore, economic interventions and improving access to mental health services are vital for reducing the risk of suicide.
Keywords: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Needs, Mental health professional, Qualitative study, Conventional content analysis
Funding: This study was funded by the Student Research Committee of Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical considerations: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR.IUMS.REC.1402.177).
Authors’ contributions:
Conceptualization: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari, Kazem Malakouti
Methodology: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari, Kazem Malakouti
Data collection: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fatemeh Heidari
Formal analysis: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari
Supervision: Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Kazem Malakouti
Project administration: Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Fatemeh Heidari
Writing – original draft: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Fatemeh Heidari
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Citation: Ghahramani M, Heidari F, Malakouti K, Ghahari Sh. Exploring the Unknowns: Explaining the Needs of Suicide Attempt Survivors from Personal and Professional Perspective. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2025; 24 (1): 47-64. [Farsi]
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Writing – review & editing: Marziyeh Ghahramani, Shahrbanoo Ghahari
