Author/Authors :
Kaviani، Maasumeh نويسنده 1Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; , , Rahnavard، Tahereh نويسنده 2Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; , , Azima، Sara نويسنده Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; , , Emamghoreishi، Masoumeh نويسنده Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , , Asadi، Nasrin نويسنده Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Fars, Iran Asadi, Nasrin , Sayadi، Mehrab نويسنده Statistics and Information Technology Unit, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,
Abstract :
Background: Sexuality constitutes an important part of women’s life. Healthy and proper sexual
functioning is one of the signs of physical and mental health. The present study aimed to identify the
effect of education on sexual health of women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 80 married women at reproductive age were randomly
divided into a control and an education group. These women participated in this study based on selfreporting
of having hypoactive sexual desire disorder. After six weekly educational sessions regarding
sexual health, percentage of changes in sexual desire was assayed using Hurlbert index of sexual
desire. Independent and paired t-test and Chi-square test were used to analyze the data.
Results: After the intervention, a significant difference was found between the two groups regarding
the sexual desire score (P < 0.001). The results also showed a significant difference within groups in
this regard (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it seems that educational intervention regarding
sexual health was effective for the women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Thus, establishing
sexual health education units in different health centers is highly necessary. These centers can help
couples to promote their sexual knowledge and treat their sexual dysfunctions.
