This study was planned to determine the effect of sexual counseling given to primary infertile couples in line with the PLISSIT model on sexual function and sexual satisfaction.
The study will be conducted in the Infertility clinic of a medical faculty hospital. Couples receiving primary infertility treatment will be included in the study. It is planned to apply "Introductory Information Form, Female Sexual Function Index, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale Male Form, Beck Depression Scale, New Sexual Satisfaction Scale and Infertility Stress Scale" to the experimental and control groups in the pre-initial evaluation. Within the scope of sexual counseling to be given to the couples in the experimental group in line with the PLISSIT Model; In order to increase the level of sexual function and sexual satisfaction, education of reproductive system anatomy and physiology, providing information about how the infertility process and treatment can affect sexual functions, determining the problems related to sexual health, trying to eliminate the misinformation and myths about sexuality, It is planned to include suggestions such as helping to cope well, alternative sexual intercourse positions according to the needs of the couples, body exploring exercise, sexual organs exploration exercise, masturbation exercise, kegel exercise. The experimental group will be given an appointment for "sexual counseling" sessions held in 3 sessions at least 1 week apart. Each of these sessions will be completed in 60 minutes. Before the interviews, in line with the literature, "Sexual Counseling Booklet for Infertile Couples" will be prepared. In line with the scope of sexual counseling, the study is planned to be terminated by conducting 5 face-to-face interviews and 1 phone call with the experimental group. In the final evaluation, in order to determine the effects of sexual counseling on sexual health with the experimental group, the 'Introductory Information Form', Female Sexual Function Index, Male Form of Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale, New Sexual Satisfaction Scale and Infertility Stress Scale, at the appointment dates planned on the 3rd month after the first interview. '' The research will be terminated by filling in a face-to-face interview. The couples in the control group will be interviewed in the second month after the first interview, and on the appointment dates scheduled for the 3rd month after the first interview, '' Introductory Information Form, Female Sexual Function Index, Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale Male Form, New Sexual Satisfaction Scale. and Infertility Stress Scale '' will be filled again with a face-to-face interview, and the research will be terminated.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Sexual counseling includes interviews about sexual problems in couples who are in the process of infertility treatment and suggestions for solving these problems.
Ezgi ŞAHİN
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGThe Female Sexual Function Index
The levels of desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and sexual pain in women are evaluated in the first and final evaluation
Time frame: The first assessment (ie first measurements) of sexual function levels is made on the first day of diagnostic tests for both groups of women attending the infertility clinic.
The Female Sexual Function Index
The levels of desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and sexual pain in women are evaluated in the first and final evaluation
Time frame: The final assessment of sexual function levels (ie the last measurements) is made for women in both groups, on average 12 weeks after the initial assessment.
Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale Male Form
In the first evaluation and in the final evaluation, the sexual function level of men and the sexual problems that arise are evaluated.
Time frame: The first assessment (ie first measurements) of sexual function levels is made on the first day of diagnostic tests for both groups of men attending the infertility clinic.
Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale Male Form
In the first evaluation and in the final evaluation, the sexual function level of men and the sexual problems that arise are evaluated.
Time frame: The final assessment of sexual function levels (ie the last measurements) is made for men in both groups, on average 12 weeks after the initial assessment.
The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale
In the first and final evaluation, the self-centered sub-dimension, which is the first sub-dimension of the scale, measures the level of sexual satisfaction consisting mostly of personal experiences, while in the second sub-dimension, the co-partner / sexual activity-centered sub-dimension, the sexual behavior and reactions of the person's partner and also the diversity of sexual activity and / or the level of sexual satisfaction obtained from the frequency is evaluated.
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Time frame: The first assessment of sexual satisfaction levels (ie the first measurements) is made on the first day of diagnostic tests for both male and female groups admitted to the infertility clinic.
The New Sexual Satisfaction Scale
In the first and final evaluation, the self-centered sub-dimension, which is the first sub-dimension of the scale, measures the level of sexual satisfaction consisting mostly of personal experiences, while in the second sub-dimension, the co-partner / sexual activity-centered sub-dimension, the sexual behavior and reactions of the person's partner and also the diversity of sexual activity and / or the level of sexual satisfaction obtained from the frequency is evaluated.
Time frame: The final assessment of sexual satisfaction levels (ie the last measurements) is made for men and women in both groups, on average, 12 weeks after the initial assessment.
Infertility Stress Scale
In the first and last evaluation, stress in the personal sphere, stress in the marital sphere and stress in the social sphere are measured using the Infertility Stress Scale (ISI).
Time frame: The first assessment of infertility stress levels (ie the first measurements) is made on the first day of diagnostic tests for both male and female groups attending the infertility clinic.
Infertility Stress Scale
In the first and last evaluation, stress in the personal sphere, stress in the marital sphere and stress in the social sphere are measured using the Infertility Stress Scale (ISI).
Time frame: The final assessment of infertility stress levels (ie final measurements) is made for men and women in both groups, on average 12 weeks after the initial assessment.
Beck Depression Inventory
In the first evaluation, various symptoms and severity of depression that may exist in individuals are evaluated.
Time frame: The first assessment of depression levels (ie first measurements) is made on the first day of diagnostic tests for both male and female groups attending the infertility clinic.