Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Diabetes: Counseling intervention | ||||
Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||||
Article 6, Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2020, Page 115-133 PDF (1.13 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2020.159439 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Tereza Khalifa Gerges* 1; Ragaa Ali Mohamed2; Soad Abd El Salam Ramadan3; Hend Abdallah Afify3 | ||||
1Maternal& Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical Science , October 6 University, Egypt | ||||
2Maternal& Newborn Health Nursing , Faculty of Nursing , Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
3Obstetrics and Woman's Health Nursing , Faulty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Sexual dysfunction is common gynecological complaint among diabetic women due to its complication effect on sexual function. Aim of this study: Examine the effect of counseling session on female sexual dysfunction regarding diabetic female. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized to carry out this study. Sample: A purposive sample of 132 diabetic women who had sexual dysfunction was recruited in this study. Setting: The study was carried out at six October University Hospital which located at Giza. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used to collect data: (1) Structure interviewing questionnaire to assess female demographic data, medical history and the obstetrical and sexual history (2) Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): The FSFI is a validated 19-item, self-administered, screening questionnaire that measures the aspects of sexual function in women (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm satisfaction, and pain). Results: The result showed that the mean age of the participant was 34.17 ± 5.5 years. There was no significant relation between some factors such as age, duration of diabetes, marital characteristics, and frequency of sexual dysfunction. Most of participants had enhancement of total FSFI scores post counseling intervention compared to pre counseling intervention Conclusion: Counseling intervention have positive effect on the sexual function enhancement among diabetic female. Recommendation: This study recommended carry out further researches to explore the relations between diabetes and female sexual dysfunction to determine the possible pathway of this association and increase awareness of Egyptians about sexuality through counseling session. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Female sexual dysfunction; Female sexual function index; Diabetes mellitus; PLISSIT model | ||||
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