The effect of training package on genital self-image and sexual function : a randomized controlled clinical trial
Joint Authors
Mirghafourvand, Mojgan
Sabbaghan, Mina
Malakouti, Jamilah
Ranjbar, Fatimah
Hakimi, Sevil
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 9 (30 Sep. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-09-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background : More than half of sexual problems, which cause destruction of life and marital relations is due to insufficient knowledge and wrong health beliefs regarding sexuality.
Genital self-image plays an important role in sexual health, genital appearance, and sexual function.
Objectives : This study aimed to determine the effect of training package on genital self-image and sexual function in health centers of Qazvin, Iran.
Methods : In this randomized clinical control trial, 124 Iranian women, between the ages of 18 - 40 years, from Qazvin, were randomized into 2 groups, training and control.
The intervention group received 3 training sessions weekly for 1 hour daily.
Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the genital self-image scale were completed before and 4 weeks after the end of intervention in both groups.
P < 0.05 was considered as significant.
Results : Between 2 groups, in terms of socio-demographic characteristics, there was no significant difference (P > 0.05).
The mean (SD) score of genital self-image in the intervention group before and after intervention was 72.0 (11.4) and 75.7 (11.7), respectively.
The mean (SD) score of genital self-image in the control group before and after intervention was 72.9 (12.3) and 75.7 (10.9), respectively.
According to the ANCOVA test, there was no significant difference between groups at 4 weeks after intervention in terms of sexual function (mean differences: 0.8; confidence interval 95%: -0.6 to 2.3; P = 0.257) and genital self-image (mean differences: 0.5; confidence interval 95%: -3.3 to 4.4; P = 0.808).
Conclusions : The results showed that training has no effect on the genital self-image and sexual function in women.
The systematic planned training could be designed for those suffering from body image disorders and sexual dysfunction in order to promote their sexual function and body image
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sabbaghan, Mina& Malakouti, Jamilah& Mirghafourvand, Mojgan& Hakimi, Sevil& Ranjbar, Fatimah. 2017. The effect of training package on genital self-image and sexual function : a randomized controlled clinical trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 19, no. 9, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-796201
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sabbaghan, Mina…[et al.]. The effect of training package on genital self-image and sexual function : a randomized controlled clinical trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 19, no. 9 (Sep. 2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-796201
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sabbaghan, Mina& Malakouti, Jamilah& Mirghafourvand, Mojgan& Hakimi, Sevil& Ranjbar, Fatimah. The effect of training package on genital self-image and sexual function : a randomized controlled clinical trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2017. Vol. 19, no. 9, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-796201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 7-8
Record ID
BIM-796201