Premarital educational needs of couples referring to Taybad health center

The first point in any educational program is determining the educational needs. Appropriate information, knowledge and training will help couples base their marital life on the right foundation. The present study examined premarital educational needs of couples referring to Taybad health center.

The present study was a descriptive-analytical study that was performed cross-sectionally on 382 couples (191 men and 191 women). The marriage volunteers who referred to Taybad health center was performed from September to December 2019.Two questionnaires of demographic information and educational needs were used for data collection. The educational needs questionnaires included 46 questions in seven domains. Questionnaires were delivered to the couples and collected after completion. Data were entered in SPSS version 21, then, descriptive statistical indices, Pearson correlation test, Independent t, Mann Whitney U, Chi-square, and Kruskal-Wallis Data were analyzed.  

The mean age of female and male participants was 19.22 ± 4.54 and 24.38 ± 4.30 respectively. There was a significant difference in educational needs according to age, place of residence, level of education and job (p <0.05). The first three priorities of educational needs were relationship with spouse and family (with an average of 49.53 points), fertility (with an average of 33.76 points) and sexual relations (with an average of 20.16).

The need for education in all areas was above average. Couples have a tendency for more education in the field of relationship with spouse and family.