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Changes in Sexual Activities and Risky Sexual Behaviors During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review*; [Promene U Seksualnim Aktivnostima I Rizicnim Seksualnim Ponasanjima Tokom Pandemije Covid-19: Sistematski Pregled] Publisher



Seyedalinaghi S1 ; Karimi A2 ; Mirzapour P1 ; Qaderi K3 ; Mohammadi P2 ; Salehi MA2 ; Tantuoyir MM2, 4 ; Arjmand G5 ; Shahmohamadi E2 ; Mahalleh M2 ; Kianzad S6 ; Pashaei A1, 7 ; Khodaei S1 ; Afsahi AM8 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Seyedalinaghi S1
  2. Karimi A2
  3. Mirzapour P1
  4. Qaderi K3
  5. Mohammadi P2
  6. Salehi MA2
  7. Tantuoyir MM2, 4
  8. Arjmand G5
  9. Shahmohamadi E2
  10. Mahalleh M2
  11. Kianzad S6
  12. Pashaei A1, 7
  13. Khodaei S1
  14. Afsahi AM8
  15. Mehraeen E9

Source: Psihologija Published:2025


Abstract

Several studies reported changes in sexual activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a lack of comprehensive systematic reviews in this field. We aimed to systematically review the changes in sexual activities and risky sexual behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist to improve transparency of our study. The results indicated a considerable decline in the frequency of sexual intercourse, particularly |in singles and people with casual dating. Factors associated with sexual activity during the COVID-19 |restrictions were depression, stress, lack of intimacy, inability to leave home, work schedule shifting, poor privacy, fear of COVID-19, lack of nightlife, and university educational level. Considering different groups of the population concerning their sexual behaviors is a necessary step in approaching healthy sexual behavior strategies, through which the adverse effects of a pandemic are minimized. © (2025), (Serbian Psychological Society). All rights reserved.
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