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Sexual myths and sexual health attitudes among health profession students in Turkey

Resmiye Ozdilek(1), Sena D. Aksoy(2), Nafiye Dutucu(3), Ayça Solt Kirca(4),


(1) Department of Midwifery Faculty of Health Science, Kocaeli University Kocaeli
(2) Department of Midwifery Faculty of Health Science, Kocaeli University Kocaeli
(3) Department of Midwifery Faculty of Health Science, Kocaeli University Kocaeli
(4) Department of Midwifery School of Health Science Kirklareli University Kirklareli, Turkey
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study was conducted to compare health care students' beliefs about sexual myths and their attitudes towards addressing This study compared health profession students’ beliefs in sexual myths and their attitudes toward sexual health in their future profession. Data were collected online from 420 students between January and April 2023. The Sexual Myths Scale and Sexual Health Attitudes Questionnaire were used. Results showed that students generally had moderate belief levels in sexual myths and positive attitudes toward sexual health, with significant differences based on gender and education level. Findings highlight the need for integrating sexual health education into health curricula to promote evidence-based and inclusive professional practice.

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