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Yekefallah L, Namdar P, Mohammadi S, Dost Mohammadi S, Minaei Moghaddam S, Mafi M. Effect of Multimedia Sexual Index Promotion Package on Sexual Function, Desire, and Satisfaction of Married People: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Health Educ Health Promot 2023; 11 (1) :117-124
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L. Yekefallah1 
, P. Namdar2 , S. Mohammadi3 , S. Dost Mohammadi4, S. Minaei Moghaddam5 , M.H. Mafi * 6
, P. Namdar2 , S. Mohammadi3 , S. Dost Mohammadi4, S. Minaei Moghaddam5 , M.H. Mafi * 6
1- “Social Determinants of Health Research Center” and “Department of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery”, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
2- “Department of Emergency Medicine” and “Metabolic Disease Research Center”, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
3- Department of Intensive Care Nursing, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
4- Department of Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
5- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
6- “Social Determinants of Health Research Center” and “Clinical Research Development Unit, Rajae Hospital”, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
2- “Department of Emergency Medicine” and “Metabolic Disease Research Center”, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
3- Department of Intensive Care Nursing, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
4- Department of Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
5- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
6- “Social Determinants of Health Research Center” and “Clinical Research Development Unit, Rajae Hospital”, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
Abstract: (1070 Views)
Aims: The Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected various dimensions of life and lifestyles, and sexual life is no exception. The present study aimed to determine the effect of multimedia sexual index promotion packages on the sexual function, desire, and satisfaction of couples during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Materials & Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 60 married people in Qazvin City, Iran, in 2022. Participants were randomly assigned into control (n=30) and intervention (n=30) groups. Demographic questionnaire, Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire, Hurlbert Index of Sexual Desire, International Index of Erectile Function, and Female Sexual Function Index were used to collect data. The Chi-square, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon test were used for data analysis.
Findings: In the intervention group, the mean of sexual function, desire, and satisfaction significantly increased in the post-test compared to the pre-test (p<0.05). This difference was observed only in sexual desire in the control group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Multimedia sexual indexes promotion packages improve sexual function, desire, and satisfaction of couples during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Materials & Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 60 married people in Qazvin City, Iran, in 2022. Participants were randomly assigned into control (n=30) and intervention (n=30) groups. Demographic questionnaire, Larson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire, Hurlbert Index of Sexual Desire, International Index of Erectile Function, and Female Sexual Function Index were used to collect data. The Chi-square, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon test were used for data analysis.
Findings: In the intervention group, the mean of sexual function, desire, and satisfaction significantly increased in the post-test compared to the pre-test (p<0.05). This difference was observed only in sexual desire in the control group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Multimedia sexual indexes promotion packages improve sexual function, desire, and satisfaction of couples during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Keywords: Multimedia [MeSH], Sexual Activity [MeSH], Sexual Arousal [MeSH], Sexual Satisfaction [MeSH], Covid-19 [MeSH]
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Health Education and Health Behavior
Received: 2022/12/28 | Accepted: 2023/03/5 | Published: 2023/03/17
Received: 2022/12/28 | Accepted: 2023/03/5 | Published: 2023/03/17
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