A 1981 saudi fatwa stipulates that offenses of sexual honour should be covered by hirabah (brigandage or highway robbery) a hadd crime which is an unusual interpretation and departs from classical islamic jurisprudence. Saudi arabia has carried out dozens of arrests in connection with sex work, street begging and human trafficking, days after a new unit was set up to tackle such issues. Close in age exemptions, commonly known as romeo and juliet laws in the united states, are put in place to prevent the prosecution of individuals who engage in consensual sexual activity when both participants are significantly close in age to each other, and one or both partners are below the age of consent Female sexual dysfunction (fsd) is a prevalent and underreported women’s health condition that significantly impacts the quality of life To explore the epidemiology of fsd in saudi arabia and determine barriers from patients, providers, and the system’s perspectives with screening, diagnosing, and treating cases in primary healthcare. Saudi arabia's recent crackdown on sex work, and prostitution, with a new security unit, sparks controversy over its impact on morality and human rights.
The region of saudi arabia was added as a variable due to its valuable insights and contribution to a comprehensive understanding of knowledge of sexual health Sexual health behaviors and outcomes can vary across different regions due to various factors such as cultural norms, socioeconomic conditions, and access to healthcare services.
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