An Exploration of the Role of Nurses' in the Promotion of Women's Sexual Health within the Healthcare Practice

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My thanks go out to all who have helped me complete this study and with whom this project may have not been possible. In particular, my gratitude goes out to friends, facilitator and family for extensive and helpful comments on early drafts. I am also deeply indebted to the authors who have shared my interest and preceded me. Their works provided me with a host of information to learn from and build upon, also served as examples to emulate.

DECLARATION

I, [names and surname here], declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own unaided work, and that the dissertation/thesis has not previously been submitted for academic examination towards any qualification. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University.

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ABSTRACT

This broader approach to young women's sexual health allows for a more comprehensive focus while acknowledging that the potentially adverse consequences, including HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and early unintended pregnancy rates, remain legitimate public health concerns. This study utilizes the systematic research technique. The aim of this study is to analyse the role of nurse in the Promotion of Women's Sexual Health within the Healthcare Practice. When the sexuality of young women is studied it is generally from a problem-based perspective, focusing on issues like unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, whether or not contraceptive methods were used, and the occurrence of specific sexual behaviours. The findings suggest that medical practitioners and nurses play a significant in the women sexual healthcare settings.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER # 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Statement of the Problem2

Purpose of the Study2

Research Hypothesis2

Significance of the Study3

CHAPTER # 2: METHODS4

Methodology4

Rationale of the Study5

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria6

Literature Sources7

Literature Critique8

Titles and Abstracts9

Ethical Considerations9

Key Words10

Appraisal Framework10

CHAPTER # 3: LITERATURE REVIEW11

Sampling13

Data Collection13

Results13

Themes14

CHAPTER # 4: RESULTS15

Hypothesis Testing15

Findings16

Limitations of the Study17

Summary18

CHAPTER # 5: CONCLUSION19

Recommendations20

Implications for Nursing Practice21

REFERENCES22

APPENDIX24

CHAPTER # 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Negative sexual health outcomes, including unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent in the United Kingdom. These outcomes are disproportionately higher among vulnerable populations, including racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with substance dependence or mental illness and young adults. Sexual, contraceptive, and disease prevention behaviours of young women are extremely complex. When the sexuality of young women is studied it is generally from a problem-based perspective, focusing on issues like unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, whether or not contraceptive methods were used, and the occurrence of specific sexual behaviours, for example first intercourse experience and oral sex (Fink et al., 2002 1349). In addition, research often focuses on the individual and ignores the interaction between people, which is particularly true of contraceptive and disease prevention method research (Gott & Galena 2004 2093). This suggests that young women have little opportunity to explore their individual sexuality in order to engage in healthy sexual development (Addis et al., 2005 121).

This broader approach to young women's sexual health allows for a more comprehensive focus while acknowledging that the potentially adverse ...