Religious Attitudes, Cultural Sensitivity, and Family Planning Individuals of Reproductive Age in Türkiye

Authors : Ebru Cirban Ekrem, Duygu Bayrak, Emre Çaça

Pages : 435-450

Doi:10.47115/jshs.1776774

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Publication Date : 2025-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study sought to examine the relationship between the reproductive and family planning (FP) attitudes of individuals of reproductive age in Türkiye and their religious attitudes and cultural sensitivity. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 485 individuals aged 18–49 years living in Türkiye. The sample size was calculated as 235 using power analysis. The study was completed with 485 participants recruited online. Instruments included the Descriptive Information Form, the Reproductive Health and Family Planning Attitude Scale (RHFPAS), the Ok-Religious Attitude Scale (ORAS-I), and the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS). Results: The participants’ mean RHFPAS, ORAS-I, and ISS scores were 211.65±38.46, 28.03±7.89, and 81.81±15.62, respectively. There was a statistically significant positive association between religious attitudes, cultural sensitivity, and reproductive and FP attitudes (p<0.001). Religious attitudes and cultural sensitivity together accounted for 45% of the variance in reproductive and FP attitudes. Conclusions and Suggestions: Individuals of reproductive age in Türkiye demonstrated positive reproductive and FP attitudes, high religiosity, and moderate to high cultural sensitivity. Religious attitudes and cultural sensitivity significantly predicted reproductive and FP attitudes, accounting for nearly half of the explained variance. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating religious and cultural perspectives into FP counselling and education programs.
Keywords : Aile planlaması, Dini tutum, Kültürel duyarlılık, Üreme sağlığı, Üreme yaşı

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