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The Effect of Sexual Education-Counseling According to PLISSIT Model of Couples' Sexual Functions During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2023-03-20

Plain-language summary

Sexuality is a natural part of human life at every stage of life. It is a multidimensional phenomenon influenced by biological, psychological, social, interpersonal and cultural factors. Pregnancy is an extremely important process that occurs as a result of a sexual relationship and affects the lives of the woman and the couple. Many studies in the literature clearly show that sexual life is affected during pregnancy and postpartum period. In this context, it is stated that sexual health assessment, sexual education and counseling in pregnant/couples can be addressed in the early stages of pregnancy to reduce the anxiety of couples and the likelihood of sexual problems. It is important to evaluate sexual health during pregnancy and postpartum and to provide counseling and support in line with the results. In order to evaluate pregnancy and postpartum processes appropriately, the sexual history of women/couples should be defined. Therefore, it is important to learn the pre-pregnancy history of women/couples regarding their sexual activities and current sexual functions, to determine whether they experience sexual dysfunction during pregnancy or postpartum, and to examine its role in pregnancy and postpartum period, if any.

Who can participate

Sex

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Inclusion Criteria: * For a pregnant woman; * A woman who had just received the result of a pregnancy test and was referred to the family health center due to a positive pregnancy, * Who wants the pregnancy to continue, * In the first 6-8 gh. of gestation, * FSFI cut-off value for pre/conceptional period with a total score ≤26.55, * The one with a single, healthy fetus, * Has a sexual partner and has an active sexual life, * For the pregnant woman and her partner/partner; * Educated enough to understand what they read and answer questions, * Do not have chronic diseases that may affect sexual health (cancer, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, heart disease, atherosclerosis, chronic pulmonary and hepatic diseases, chronic renal failure, mental disorder, etc.) or continuous drug use (antihypertensive, diuretic, lipid-lowering agent, H2 receptor antagonist, antihistamine, anticholinergic, chemotherapeutic agent, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antipsychotic, narcotic, sedative, etc.) and * Pregnant women and their spouses who volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Not planning to continue the pregnancy / planning to terminate the pregnancy, * Who has completed the first trimester of pregnancy, * FSFI cut-off value for pre/conceptional period with a total score \>26.55 * No active sex life, * With language problems, * Not educated enough to understand what they read and answer questions, * Chronic illness or medication that may af…

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What they're measuring

Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)

Timeframe: 15 Months

The International Erectile Function Evaluation Form (IIEF)

Timeframe: 15 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06762301

SponsorIzmir Katip Celebi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.