Knowledge and attitude of married women regarding masturbation risks

Abstract

Abstract : masturbation is the stimulation of sexual organs usually to the point of orgasm; it is a relatively neglected topic in sex and social science research .Aim: the study was to assess knowledge and attitude of married women regarding masturbation risks. Setting :the out-patient clinic in obstetric and gynecological department at Benha university hospital .Design: descriptive research design was utilized .Sampling: convenient sample of married women,total number is 334 women.Tools: tools were utilized for data collection , structured – interviewing questionnaire sheet and modified Likert scale. Results: indicates that there was a highly positive association between the studied women total knowledge score and attitude scores(p<0.001).Conclusion: the majority of the studied women had poor knowledge about masturbation and it’s risks and nearly three quarters of them had negative attitude regarding masturbation and it’s risks. Recommendations: provide educational program including married women for arising awareness of masturbation and it’s risks