A Study to Identify the Sexual Health Problems of Young Married Women in Selected Urban Slums of Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Background: There are significant gaps in the scientific literature concerning sexual problems of young women the sexual health of young women have not received adequate attention.

Objective: To study the sexual health problems of young women in selected slums. These study findings would help in preparing appropriate strategies for promoting the sexual health of women.

Methods: Using survey approach 155 young women in the age group of 15-24 years were interviewed. Their current levels of sexual problems were assessed using modified Brief index of Sexual Functioning for women.

Results: only 30% of the participants had reported about sexual health problems. Among that head ache, anxiety, pain during sexual activity, sexual humiliation and sex without consent were experienced by nearly 10% of the participants.

Conclusion: Further studies are required to study this sensitive area in-depth. Nurses must be equipped with the necessary skills to provide Youth friendly sexual health services.