Implementation of PLISSIT model on Female Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Quality of life among Married Circumcised Women at Minia Governorate, Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Lecturer of Woman Health and Obstetric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing -Minia University.

2 Lecturer of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University.

3 Lecturer of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University.

4 Lecturer of Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Menoufia University.

Abstract

Background: Even though a person's sexual well-being is an indicator of general health. Still
largely ignored in Eastern societies like those of Egypt, and particularly Upper Egypt, female
circumcision is one of the most frequent health issues that have a considerable detrimental influence
on a woman's sexual function. Aim of the study: to evaluate the effect of PLISSIT model on
female sexual dysfunction and sexual quality of life among married circumcised women at Minia
governorate. Subjects and Methods: Quasi- experimental design (pre-post study) was conducted at
outpatient obstetrics and Gynecology clinics at Minia university hospital for maternity and children.
A purposive sample of One hundred and twenty five married circumcised women was included in
this study. Data was collected through three main tools structured interviewing questionnaire,
Female Sexual Function Index and Female Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire In addition to, a
supportive material (guidelines) was distributed to the studied women. Results: The current study
clarified that, the mean age of circumcised women was 27.6 ±3.5years, there was a highly
statistically significance difference related to the Female sexual function International Index of
Erectile Function and Female sexual quality of life scores at pre-post intervention and follow up of
the intervention(PLISSIT model) at (P-Value <0.001). Conclusion: Implementation of sexual
guidance premised on PLISSIT model had a significant effect in improving the sexual function and
sexual quality of life among circumcised women. Recommendation: More research is required to
fully understand how female genital mutilation affects women's physical, mental, and social health.
In addition, Verification of the PLISSIT model on a variety of women complaining of dysfunction
in outpatient clinics and educational guidelines should include information on how to handle
circumcision-related sexual difficulties.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 2
June 2022
Pages 2021-2043

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