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The effect of counseling based on the PLISSIT model on the sexual function of pregnant women

Investigating the effect of counseling based on the PLISSIT model on the sexual function of pregnant women

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20100211003329N11
Enrollment
70
Registered
2024-09-29
Start date
2024-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

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Conditions

Sexual function based on FSFI questionnaire. Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention group: Sexual counseling based on plissit model for the sexual function of pregnant women by trained midwife(research student) individually and in a separate room, during 4 sessions of 45

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Iranian citizenship Age range 18-40 years Single pregnancy Gestational age 24-26 weeks Not prohibiting sexual activity for medical reasons(multiple pregnancy, threat of abortion, placenta previa, preterm delivery, placental abruption, bleeding, premature rupture of the water sac) Not taking sleeping drugs Absence of drug and alcohol abuse No history of sexual dysfunction before pregnancy according to the mother, based on the diagnosis of a sexologist or gynecologist, drug self-treatment, recommendations of acquaintances Minimum literacy Absence of chronic mental and physical diseases according to the person's own statement Having a sexual function score below 28 based on the FSFI questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Occurrence of any pregnancy problem during the study( placental abruption, abnormal condition of the fetus, umbilical cord prolapse, bleeding, diabetes, blood pressure, premature birth) Abnormal fetal heart patterns or decreased fetal movements in a way that requires medical intervention Severe marital conflicts and unfortunate events( death of loved ones, disability, etc) Incomplete questionaires Absence in meetings( even 1 meeting)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improving the sexual function of pregnant women. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 and 6 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: FSFI sexual function questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Maintaining the survival of married life in order to continue having children. Timepoint: 4 and 6 weeks after intervention ( counseling based on plissit model). Method of measurement: Using FSFI questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Zahra Sooki

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

sooki_za@kaums.ac.ir+98 31 5554 0021

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026