The circle of gain and loss: Iranian women's life stories of suffering from compulsive sexual behaviour.
Mozhgan MoshtaghJila MirlashariHassan RafieyHelen BrownPublished in: Health & social care in the community (2021)
This qualitative study aimed to explore Iranian women's life stories living with compulsive sexual behaviour. Data were collected between 2014 and 2016 in two cities. Forty-four semi-structured interviews were conducted by using theoretical sampling and constant comparative analysis. Four thematic categories were constructed from the data, including "scars left on the spirit and mind,"; "bizarre beliefs regarding sexuality and gender,"; "compensation for emptiness and the loss,"; and "difficulty in emotional regulation." This paper shows how abusive patterns of relationships in childhood could lead to sexual compulsivity. The paper results can direct our attention to the importance of health and social care and training to recognise abusive situations and support these children.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- healthcare
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- electronic health record
- big data
- pregnancy outcomes
- young adults
- public health
- palliative care
- wastewater treatment
- working memory
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- pain management
- quality improvement
- machine learning
- pregnant women
- platelet rich plasma
- chronic pain
- health promotion