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The Effect of Sex Education on Sexual Quality of Life and Genital Self-Image in Women with Human Papillomavirus

The Effect of Sex Education on Sexual Quality of Life and Genital Self-Image in Women with Human Papillomavirus

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250429065531N1
Enrollment
64
Registered
2025-12-11
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Papillomavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The researcher conducts 4 weekly educational sessions virtually on the Skyroom platform. Sessions are held in groups of 5 to 10 participants, lasting 60 to 90 minut

Sponsors

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Iranian nationality Married Reproductive age (15–49 years) not menopausal Owning a mobile phone with internet access Confirmed diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection based on laboratory criteria Ability to communicate verbally in Persian Minimum literacy (reading and writing skills) to complete questionnaires At least 3 months post-pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of sexual dysfunction in the study participant (based on FSFI-6 score) Sexual dysfunction in the spouse Presence of genital warts Specific conditions in either the participant or spouse that prevent sexual intercourse Prior receipt of sexual education before the intervention Use of medications affecting sexual function in either partner Tobacco smoking, substance use, or illicit drug use in either partner Current pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy Presence of mental/psychological disorders in either partner Underlying medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, or kidney diseases) or gynecological conditions that may affect sexual function. Diagnosis of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual Quality of Life. Timepoint: Measurement of sexual quality of life score at baseline (before the start of the intervention) and at 8 and 12 weeks after the sexual education intervention. Method of measurement: Female Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire of Symonds.;Genital Self-Image. Timepoint: Measurement of Genital Self-Image scores at baseline (before intervention initiation), and at 8 and 12 weeks after the sexual education intervention. Method of measurement: Female Genital Self-Image Scale of Herbenick.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAtieh Panahi

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences

atee.pamahi@gmail.com+98 912 758 2479

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026