The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial
INTRODUCTION: Since routine counseling does not suffice to resolve the sexual problems at postpartum period, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women. METHODS: This was a randomized c...
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| description | INTRODUCTION: Since routine counseling does not suffice to resolve the sexual problems at postpartum period, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women.
METHODS: This was a randomized controlled clinical trial that was conducted on 68 postpartum women (within 3–6 months after childbirth) who obtained a score <28 on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The participants were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. Participants in the intervention group received counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model and those in the control group received the routine postpartum care. The required data were collected using a demographics form, the FSFI, and the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale. The primary outcomes were the mean function and martial satisfaction score of participants 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention.
RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of sexual function at baseline (P = 0.381), but it was significantly higher in the intervention group than control group after intervention (the adjusted MD: 4.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.18–5.29, P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in marital satisfaction before the intervention (P = 0.433), but it increased significantly in the intervention group in comparison to control after intervention (adjusted MD: 23.17, 95% CI: 15.10–31.24, P < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The study findings suggested that sexual counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model can improve the sexual function and increase marital satisfaction of postpartum women. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b1bd715a1d364d8d97cb526ada5ec34f2022-12-21T18:39:21ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Education and Health Promotion2277-95312020-01-019128428410.4103/jehp.jehp_168_20The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trialJamileh MalakoutiRobab GolizadehMojgan MirghafourvandAzizeh Farshbaf-KhaliliINTRODUCTION: Since routine counseling does not suffice to resolve the sexual problems at postpartum period, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women. METHODS: This was a randomized controlled clinical trial that was conducted on 68 postpartum women (within 3–6 months after childbirth) who obtained a score <28 on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The participants were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. Participants in the intervention group received counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model and those in the control group received the routine postpartum care. The required data were collected using a demographics form, the FSFI, and the ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale. The primary outcomes were the mean function and martial satisfaction score of participants 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of sexual function at baseline (P = 0.381), but it was significantly higher in the intervention group than control group after intervention (the adjusted MD: 4.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.18–5.29, P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in marital satisfaction before the intervention (P = 0.433), but it increased significantly in the intervention group in comparison to control after intervention (adjusted MD: 23.17, 95% CI: 15.10–31.24, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The study findings suggested that sexual counseling based on the Ex-PLISSIT model can improve the sexual function and increase marital satisfaction of postpartum women.http://www.jehp.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9531;year=2020;volume=9;issue=1;spage=284;epage=284;aulast=Malakouticounselingex-plissit modelmarital satisfactionpostpartum womensexual function |
| spellingShingle | Jamileh Malakouti Robab Golizadeh Mojgan Mirghafourvand Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial Journal of Education and Health Promotion counseling ex-plissit model marital satisfaction postpartum women sexual function |
| title | The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial |
| title_full | The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial |
| title_fullStr | The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial |
| title_short | The effect of counseling based on ex-PLISSIT model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women: A randomized controlled clinical trial |
| title_sort | effect of counseling based on ex plissit model on sexual function and marital satisfaction of postpartum women a randomized controlled clinical trial |
| topic | counseling ex-plissit model marital satisfaction postpartum women sexual function |
| url | http://www.jehp.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9531;year=2020;volume=9;issue=1;spage=284;epage=284;aulast=Malakouti |
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