Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol

Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are a common chronic illness in adults, with implications for health and psychological well-being. These implications not only affect the patients themselves but also impact family members, especially the spouses of patients. One significant issue and co...

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Main Authors: Soheila Rabeipoor, Kamal Khademvatani, Samira Barjasteh, Delniya Ghafuri
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01776-3
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author Soheila Rabeipoor
Kamal Khademvatani
Samira Barjasteh
Delniya Ghafuri
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Kamal Khademvatani
Samira Barjasteh
Delniya Ghafuri
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description Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are a common chronic illness in adults, with implications for health and psychological well-being. These implications not only affect the patients themselves but also impact family members, especially the spouses of patients. One significant issue and consequence of this disease is its impact on marital relationships and sexual satisfaction, which can also influence other dimensions of quality of life. The aim of the current study is to determine the effect of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction. Method This study is a clinical randomized controlled trial. Sampling will be done on a convenience basis. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: control (50 couples) and intervention (50 couples). Couples in 6 groups of 8 members each will attend counseling sessions based con the CHARMS model, with sessions held weekly and lasting for 60 min. Data collection tools will include Demographic information questionnaire, Women’s Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire, Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire, Sexual Compatibility Questionnaire and Perceived Quality of Relationship Dimensions Questionnaire, which will be completed by women in both groups before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical tests and SPSS software. Discussion This trial will evaluate whether a counseling intervention based on the CHARMS model can enhance sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men with myocardial infarction in Urmia city. Trial registration IRCT code: IRCT20240218061046N1
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spelling doaj.art-18ddf230d82c45aba0503343575469452024-04-21T11:20:48ZengBMCReproductive Health1742-47552024-04-012111710.1186/s12978-024-01776-3Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocolSoheila Rabeipoor0Kamal Khademvatani1Samira Barjasteh2Delniya Ghafuri3Reproductive health, Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of medical sciencesReproductive Health Researcher Center, Clinical Research Center, Urmia University of Medical SciencesNursing & Midwifery Faculty, Urmia University of Medical SciencesAbstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are a common chronic illness in adults, with implications for health and psychological well-being. These implications not only affect the patients themselves but also impact family members, especially the spouses of patients. One significant issue and consequence of this disease is its impact on marital relationships and sexual satisfaction, which can also influence other dimensions of quality of life. The aim of the current study is to determine the effect of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction. Method This study is a clinical randomized controlled trial. Sampling will be done on a convenience basis. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: control (50 couples) and intervention (50 couples). Couples in 6 groups of 8 members each will attend counseling sessions based con the CHARMS model, with sessions held weekly and lasting for 60 min. Data collection tools will include Demographic information questionnaire, Women’s Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire, Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire, Sexual Compatibility Questionnaire and Perceived Quality of Relationship Dimensions Questionnaire, which will be completed by women in both groups before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical tests and SPSS software. Discussion This trial will evaluate whether a counseling intervention based on the CHARMS model can enhance sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men with myocardial infarction in Urmia city. Trial registration IRCT code: IRCT20240218061046N1https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01776-3Sexual counselingMarital satisfactionSexual quality of lifeMyocardial infarction
spellingShingle Soheila Rabeipoor
Kamal Khademvatani
Samira Barjasteh
Delniya Ghafuri
Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
Reproductive Health
Sexual counseling
Marital satisfaction
Sexual quality of life
Myocardial infarction
title Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
title_full Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
title_fullStr Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
title_short Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
title_sort investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the charms model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction a study protocol
topic Sexual counseling
Marital satisfaction
Sexual quality of life
Myocardial infarction
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01776-3
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