Effect of Premarital Education on the Quality of Life of Female Partners: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background A happy and satisfied marriage is the result of two happy spouses. Getting premarital education is one of the most significant reasons for marital and sexual satisfaction. This study aimed to assess the effect of premarital education on the quality of life of Saudi women. Methodology A cr...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-12, Vol.14 (12), p.e32186
Main Authors: Bahkali, Nedaa M, Eissa, Ghaida A, Alharbi, Farah M, Alzahrani, Fatmah A, Edris, Fawaz E, Ibrahim, Nahla K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Couples
Cross-sectional studies
Data analysis
Divorce
Education
Epidemiology/Public Health
Family/General Practice
Marriage counseling
Medical screening
Middle schools
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Quality of life
Questionnaires
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Summary:Background A happy and satisfied marriage is the result of two happy spouses. Getting premarital education is one of the most significant reasons for marital and sexual satisfaction. This study aimed to assess the effect of premarital education on the quality of life of Saudi women. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted on 596 Saudi women married for ≤15 years selected from the general population. Data on participants' demographics were collected, and the quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). Results Only 37.2% of the participants had premarital counseling and education, even though 86.4% thought it was crucial before marriage. When this study was conducted, most participants with shorter mean marriage durations had received premarital education or counseling. The mean WHOQOL-BREF score, which measures the quality of life, was considerably higher for participants who indicated that premarital education significantly impacted the quality of their marriage and those who received premarital counseling or attended any form of premarital education. Conclusions Even though premarital education was viewed favorably, only 37.2% of couples obtained it. There is a need to increase public awareness of premarital education's significance and incorporate it into the education curriculum due to the positive associations between receiving it and a higher quality of life.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.32186