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A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS

Volume: 5 Number: 3 December 25, 2020
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A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS

Abstract

Abstract The genital self-image, which is an important factor for women's health, has been defined as the self-attitude and the following emotion arising directly or indirectly from special interactions and experiences involving the genital organs. Women's beliefs and feelings about their genital organs are expressed as a sensitive subject because they are seen as secret and taboo. But nowadays many women find the appearance of their genital organs very important and are more interested in appearance. Although both women and men report negative genital self-images, research has shown that men tend to have a more positive genital self-image than women. Genital self image; body image, organ loss, sexual functions, genital hygiene practices, vaginal infections, culture, obesity, developmental periods and media. When we look at the literature, body image studies mostly focused on women's attitudes towards beauty, weight, and skin color, leaving the issue of genital self-image in the background. In fact, genital self-image plays an important role in the development of sexual health and body image. Recently, it has been found that women have an increasing desire to undergo genital cosmetic / plastic surgery operations and change the appearance and functions of their vulva and vagina due to their negative views on their genital self-image. It is important to examine all the factors that affect the genital self-image, which is of great importance for women's health, and to provide the necessary care by taking a holistic approach in terms of body perception and sexuality. Nurses / midwives should adopt approaches to increase the body and genital image of women and to increase the quality of life of individuals. Nurses / Midwives are healthcare professionals in the most appropriate position to provide the necessary support in developing a new genital self-image and positive lifestyle.

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Supporting Institution

YOK

Project Number

YOK

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nursing

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 25, 2020

Submission Date

October 15, 2020

Acceptance Date

December 21, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 5 Number: 3

APA
Doğan Yüksekol, Ö., Yılmaz, A. N., & İrtegün, S. (2020). A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 5(3), 344-355. https://doi.org/10.33457/ijhsrp.810985
AMA
1.Doğan Yüksekol Ö, Yılmaz AN, İrtegün S. A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS. IJHSRP. 2020;5(3):344-355. doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.810985
Chicago
Doğan Yüksekol, Özlem, Ayşe Nur Yılmaz, and Sinan İrtegün. 2020. “A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS”. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy 5 (3): 344-55. https://doi.org/10.33457/ijhsrp.810985.
EndNote
Doğan Yüksekol Ö, Yılmaz AN, İrtegün S (December 1, 2020) A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy 5 3 344–355.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Doğan Yüksekol, A. N. Yılmaz, and S. İrtegün, “A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS”, IJHSRP, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 344–355, Dec. 2020, doi: 10.33457/ijhsrp.810985.
ISNAD
Doğan Yüksekol, Özlem - Yılmaz, Ayşe Nur - İrtegün, Sinan. “A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS”. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy 5/3 (December 1, 2020): 344-355. https://doi.org/10.33457/ijhsrp.810985.
JAMA
1.Doğan Yüksekol Ö, Yılmaz AN, İrtegün S. A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS. IJHSRP. 2020;5:344–355.
MLA
Doğan Yüksekol, Özlem, et al. “A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS”. International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, vol. 5, no. 3, Dec. 2020, pp. 344-55, doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.810985.
Vancouver
1.Özlem Doğan Yüksekol, Ayşe Nur Yılmaz, Sinan İrtegün. A LITERATURE REVIEW ON GENITAL SELF IMAGE IN WOMEN AND AFFECTING FACTORS. IJHSRP. 2020 Dec. 1;5(3):344-55. doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.810985

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