Effect of Guided psychosexual Instructions on Sexual Activity among Hypoactive Women’s Sexual Dysfunctions

Diab Abd El-Wahab, Safaa; Abd El-Razek, Aida; Elsayed Abd El-Rahman Nada, Hanan

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2020.195259

Effect of Guided psychosexual Instructions on Sexual Activity among Hypoactive Women’s Sexual Dysfunctions

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Ass.Pro. of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

² Pro. Of Maternal & Newborn Infant Health Nursing

³ Lecture of Maternal & Newborn Infant Health NursingFaculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

10.21608/ejhc.2020.195259

Abstract

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a serious health problem because of its high prevalence and
deleterious effects on women's quality of life. Practitioners of women's health must care able to
detect FSD in its early stage so that timely treatment could be offered. Also, the clinicians have lack
understanding about the approach for identification and evaluation of the sexual problem. The study
aimed to investigate the effect of guided psychosexual health instructions on changes in sexual
activity among women with reduced sexual dysfunctions (hypoactive). Methods: A quasi-
experimental design was used (pre and posttest one group) Setting: The study was conducted at
Kebly and Bahary Maternal& Child Health Care Centers at Shibin Elkom Sample 100 participants
of women were selected according to their responses in two-scale of sexual dysfunctions and
elicited as hypoactive sexual dysfunctions from MCH Tools of the study: 1- Structured interview
questionnaire classified into two parts, the first part deal with a biosocial data as age, level of
education, and the employment status as well as complaining from physical or gynecological
problems hindering them for conducting healthy marital relationship with their partner. The second
part was: The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), A Multidimensional Self-Report
Instrument for the Assessment of Female Sexual Function in a 19-item questionnaire, It was
developed by Rosen, et al. (2010) as a brief instrument for assessing the key dimensions of sexual
function in women. 2-Sexual Dysfunction Questionnaire It was developed by Infrasca et, al
(2011) to assess women's readiness and preparation for sexual functions disorders Introduced
as a brief self-report inventory. Results showed that there was a highly statistically significant
difference P well as vaginal lubrication, orgasm, and degree of satisfaction during sexual activity. It was
concluded that the use of guided psychosexual intervention was effective in managing sexual
dysfunctions problems and enhancing satisfaction to reach orgasm. Recommendations. All health
care providers should include screening questions regarding sexual well-being as a standard of
practice. Treating medical, psychosexual, relationship problems, and addressing sociocultural issues,
which can be effective in helping women and their partners dealing with hypoactive sexual desire
disorder. Health
care providers should involve the woman’s partner in the assessment and treatment
of sexual health
concerns when it is appropriate and safe to do so. Also, health guidelines protocol
of care for (SD) should be providers to involve the woman’s partner in addressing sexual issues,

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