The Effect of Education on Sexual Health of Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview

Journal Int J Community Based Nurs Midwifery

Publisher Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Specialties Gynecology & Obstetrics
Nursing

Date 2014 Oct 29

PMID 25349850

Citations 9

Authors

Maasumeh Kaviani

Tahereh Rahnavard

Sara Azima

Masoumeh Emamghoreishi

Nasrin Asadi

Mehrab Sayadi

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Abstract

Background: Sexuality constitutes an important part of women's life. Healthy and proper sexual functioning is one of the signs of physical and mental health. The present study aimed to identify the effect of education on sexual health of women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 80 married women at reproductive age were randomly divided into a control and an education group. These women participated in this study based on self-reporting of having hypoactive sexual desire disorder. After six weekly educational sessions regarding sexual health, percentage of changes in sexual desire was assayed using Hurlbert index of sexual desire. Independent and paired t-test and Chi-square test were used to analyze the data.

Results: After the intervention, a significant difference was found between the two groups regarding the sexual desire score (P<0.001). The results also showed a significant difference within groups in this regard (P<0.001).

Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it seems that educational intervention regarding sexual health was effective for the women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Thus, establishing sexual health education units in different health centers is highly necessary. These centers can help couples to promote their sexual knowledge and treat their sexual dysfunctions.

Trial Registration Number: IRCT2012101911032N2.

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