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Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes

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Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes

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Objective: This study aims to investigate how sociodemographic and gender equality–related variables, along with attitudes toward gender roles, influence sexual health literacy among women aged 18-49. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 316 women across Türkiye between July and September, 2025, through social media and online communication platforms. The data were gathered using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale (GRAS), and the Sexual Health Literacy Scale (SHLS). For the analysis process, descriptive statistics, independent group comparisons, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used. Results: The variables that were significantly associated with participants’ sexual health literacy were egalitarian attitudes toward gender roles (β=0.265), joint decision-making with a spouse at home (β=0.241), having a nuclear family (β=0.197) and an egalitarian/modern extended family structure (β=0.172), and having received gender equality education (β=0.173). The research model significantly explained 25% of the variance in sexual health literacy (R²=0.250; p<0.001). Conclusion: Sexual health literacy is shaped not only by individual knowledge levels but also by women’s social environment, family structure, and attitudes toward gender roles. As a result, interventions aimed at improving women’s sexual health literacy should incorporate holistic approaches that promote egalitarian social norms, support women’s active participation in family decision-making processes, and enhance gender awareness.

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Destekleyen Kurum

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Etik Beyan

Before starting data collection, ethical approval was obtained from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Mersin University on July, 9, 2025 with decision number 2025/783. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Permission to use the scales was obtained via email from the researchers who developed them. Additionally, participants were asked to check the statement “I agree to participate in the study” if they consented to take part. Participants who did not declare their consent were unable to proceed with the online form, ensuring informed consent from all women included in the study.

Teşekkür

The author are deeply grateful to all women who participated and supported the study.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

21 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

5 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aksoy Can, A. (2026). Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 11(2), 130-138. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1797141
AMA
1.Aksoy Can A. Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes. OTSBD. 2026;11(2):130-138. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1797141
Chicago
Aksoy Can, Ahu. 2026. “Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 11 (2): 130-38. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1797141.
EndNote
Aksoy Can A (01 Haziran 2026) Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 11 2 130–138.
IEEE
[1]A. Aksoy Can, “Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes”, OTSBD, c. 11, sy 2, ss. 130–138, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.26453/otjhs.1797141.
ISNAD
Aksoy Can, Ahu. “Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 11/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 130-138. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1797141.
JAMA
1.Aksoy Can A. Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes. OTSBD. 2026;11:130–138.
MLA
Aksoy Can, Ahu. “Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, c. 11, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 130-8, doi:10.26453/otjhs.1797141.
Vancouver
1.Ahu Aksoy Can. Factors Associated with Sexual Health Literacy Among Women Aged 18-49: Sociodemographic and Gender Equality Related Variables and Gender Role Attitudes. OTSBD. 01 Haziran 2026;11(2):130-8. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1797141

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