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Developing a Structural Model of Sexual Health Based on Irrational Beliefs, Sexual self-concept and Perceived Social Support with the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Medical Staff.
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Fariba Marzbani   , Hooshang Jadidi * , Maryam Akbari |
| Department of Educational Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, , hjadidi86@gmail.com |
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Introduction: Sexual health, a critical component of public health and individual well-being, plays a pivotal role in the quality of life and comprehensive development of an individual, influencing interpersonal communication and self-perception. The present study aimed to develop a predictive model of sexual health for medical staff, focusing on the roles of irrational beliefs, sexual self-concept, and perceived social support, with an examination of self-efficacy as a potential mediating factor.
Method:The study adopted a descriptive-correlational research design. The target population comprised medical staff working in Kermanshah hospitals during the 2021-2022 period. Considering the total population of 6303 individuals, a sample of 500 participants was selected through stratified random sampling, ensuring a representative distribution across different hospital departments. The choice of sampling size was guided based on their sex, age range and job ranking. Research instruments included ManaviPour's Sexual Health Questionnaire, the Questionnaire of Irrational Beliefs-Ahvaz, the Multidimensional Sexual Self-Concept Questionnaire, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the General Self-Efficacy Scale(GSE), and a researcher-developed demographic profile questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach to SEM, facilitated by SPSS24 and Smart PLS software.
Results:The evaluation of our conceptual model's fit indices demonstrated that the model adequately fits the data, indicating acceptable levels of fit. Analysis of the path coefficients revealed that the relationships from irrational beliefs, sexual self-concept, and perceived social support directly to sexual health were significant. Similarly, irrational beliefs and perceived social support had a significant indirect effect on sexual health through self-efficacy, underscoring the mediatory role of self-efficacy in these relationships. However, the path from sexual self-concept to sexual health, mediated by self-efficacy, did not show a significant effect.
Conclusion:This study demonstrates that the sexual health of medical staff can be significantly influenced by variables such as irrational beliefs, sexual self-concept, and perceived social support. These findings underscore the importance of addressing these psychological and social factors as part of comprehensive strategies to enhance the well-being of healthcare professionals. This research opens avenues for further studies to explore the mechanisms through which these variables interact and affect sexual health. By prioritizing the mental and social dimensions of sexual health, we can contribute to the holistic well-being of medical staff, ultimately impacting the quality of healthcare delivery. |
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| Keywords: Sexual Health, Irrational Beliefs, Sexual self-concept, Perceived Social Support, Self-Efficacy, Medical Staff. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2023/06/5 | Accepted: 2024/04/29 | Published: 2024/04/29 | ePublished: 2024/04/29
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