Research Article

Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality

Volume: 13 Number: 3 September 30, 2026
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Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality

Abstract

Aim; This study was conducted to examine the effect of physical complaints experienced during pregnancy on quality of life and their relationship with pregnant women's attitudes toward sexuality. Method; The study was conducted in three family health centers selected using a simple random sampling method. It was completed with 245 pregnant women. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Scale for the Impact of Pregnancy Complaints on Quality of Life, and the Attitude Scale Toward Sexuality During Pregnancy. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA and Pearson correlation tests were used in the analysis. Results; The mean age of the participants was 27.41±5.20 years. Gestational week, educational level, and employment status were found to have a statistically significant effect on attitudes toward sexuality (p<0.05). As gestational week progressed, attitude scores toward sexuality decreased. Pregnancy-related complaints were found to negatively affect quality of life; however, no statistically significant relationship was identified between these complaints and attitudes toward sexuality (p>0.05). Conclusion; Pregnancy complaints negatively affect quality of life but are not directly related to attitudes toward sexuality. Attitudes toward sexuality are influenced by demographic factors, particularly educational level, employment status, and gestational week. These findings highlight the importance of addressing sexual health during pregnancy not only in relation to physical aspects but also within psychosocial and cultural frameworks

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Supporting Institution

YOK

Project Number

YOK

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of XXXXX University (Session No: 2024/14, Decision No: 07, Date: 13.05.2024). Institutional permissions were also obtained from the relevant authorities (Permission Date: 18.05.2024). The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and the Personal Data Protection Law. Participants were informed about the purpose of their study and their consent was obtained.

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YOK

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2026

Submission Date

August 21, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 8, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 3

APA
Öztaş, H. G., & Taş, F. (2026). Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal, 13(3), 375-387. https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL
AMA
1.Öztaş HG, Taş F. Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal. 2026;13(3):375-387. https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL
Chicago
Öztaş, Hatice Gül, and Filiz Taş. 2026. “Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality”. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal 13 (3): 375-87. https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL.
EndNote
Öztaş HG, Taş F (September 1, 2026) Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal 13 3 375–387.
IEEE
[1]H. G. Öztaş and F. Taş, “Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality”, CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 375–387, Sept. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL
ISNAD
Öztaş, Hatice Gül - Taş, Filiz. “Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality”. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal 13/3 (September 1, 2026): 375-387. https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL.
JAMA
1.Öztaş HG, Taş F. Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal. 2026;13:375–387.
MLA
Öztaş, Hatice Gül, and Filiz Taş. “Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality”. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal, vol. 13, no. 3, Sept. 2026, pp. 375-87, https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Gül Öztaş, Filiz Taş. Pregnancy Complaints, Quality of Life, and Attitudes Toward Sexuality. CBU-SBED: Celal Bayar University-Health Sciences Institute Journal [Internet]. 2026 Sep. 1;13(3):375-87. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA23PR99RL