Does Sexual Pleasure Influence Fertility Matters among Jamaicans?

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Paul Andrew Bourne
Department of Institutional Research, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Trishana Dunkley
Department of Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Kamille Ellis
Department of Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Shellan Henry Thompson
Department of Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Gabriel Mairs
Department of Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
James Fallah
Department of Dental Hygiene, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Calvin Campbell
Department of Mathematics and Engineering, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Clifton Foster
Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Caroline McLean
Department of Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Dian Russell Parkes
Department of Nursing, Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, WI.
Tabitha Muchee

Abstract

Introduction: Fertility is defined as the current reproductive performance of an individual. There is an increase in the number of infertile women, and statistics revealed that almost 72.4 million women worldwide are infertile.


Objectives: The aim of this research is to find out: 1)If sexual pleasure influences fertility matters among Jamaicans, and 2) Which gender has the most sexual pleasure, and does it influence the number of children they have.


Methods: Data was collected from persons living in Jamaica. A non-probability sampling technique was used to obtain data from 1070 respondents. Data was obtained by using a web-based survey created in Google form and face to face interaction with all COVID-19 protocols observed. The data was then analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).


Findings: The findings of this research revealed that sexual pleasure influences fertility in Jamaica. The research suggests that on average respondents who enjoy sex have 2 children. The number of respondents who enjoyed sexual intercourse revealed to be 93% (n=995). It was also found that males (95.4%) enjoy sexual intercourse more than females (91.6%; P value = 0.001 < 0.05) There is a statistical association between sexual pleasure and fertility.


Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that sexual pleasure influences fertility in Jamaica.

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BOURNE, Paul Andrew et al. Does Sexual Pleasure Influence Fertility Matters among Jamaicans?. International Journal of Current Research in Medicines & Medical Science [ISSN: 2582-1628 (online)], [S.l.], v. 4, n. 2, 2021. ISSN 2582-1628. Available at: <http://medical.eurekajournals.com/index.php/IJCRMMS/article/view/109>. Date accessed: 18 may 2024.
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Vol 4 No 2 (2021): International Journal of Current Research in Medicines & Medical Science [ISSN: 2582-1628]
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