ABSTRACT
Introduction: The first step in any educational programs is determining the educational needs of the target group. Providing adequate information to couples helps them to start their marital life based on a correct basis. The aim of this study was to determine the pre-marriage educational needs of couples who are about to get marry
Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was performed on 250 couples attending in Pre-marriage counseling classes. Available sampling was used in this study. Data were collected by a questionnaire including demographic variables and 47 questions in 7 areas including family planning, congenital diseases, common cancers in men and women, sexual relationships, relationship with spouse and family, and Islamic and legal issues. Data were analyzed using analytical statistics Chi-square, t-test, ANOVA, and correlation coefficient through SPSS 21
Results: The results show a significant relationship between the need for training and education in women and men [P<0.0001]. There was a significant relationship between age and educational need in the field of congenital diseases, in females [P=0.002] and males [P=0.01]. The most important educational needs were sexual relationship and relationship with spouse and family
Conclusion: It seems that comprehensive information on sexual issues and relationship with spouse and family should be also added to educational content in order to help young couples to have healthier marital life