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.

Background: Data related to the use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) forpremenstrual syndrome in the communities is scarce. There is very limited information aboutcomplementary and alternative therapies practice among nursing students in Dakhalia governorate,Egypt.Methods: A descriptive exploratory design was conducted in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt, on all secondary technical nursing schools students to explore the use of complementary and alternative therapies to relieve premenstrual syndrome.A sample of 1120 students was included. A structured self-administered questionnaire (Arabic language) was used for data collection in the period of March to May, 2014.Results: Most of the study subjects (87.0%) used CAT to minimize symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Herbal therapy was the most commonly used as CAT followed by hydrotherapy, changing food types, massage and exercise.Conclusion: The majority of girls used CAT to minimize PMS. The greater part of students used herbal therapy to relieve their symptoms, followed by hydrotherapy; food Change; massage; and exercise.

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases are major global public health problems that are the main cause of acute illness, infertility, long-term disability and death. Aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of educational guidelines nursing program regarding sexually transmitted diseases among male nursing university students. Quasi-experimental pre-post -test design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. A Purposive sample of a total 108 male nursing students which included 75 in 1st academic year & 33 in 2nd year at Faculty of Nursing Benha University. Data were collected through a structured interviewing questionnaire. Results: there was a highly statistically significant difference related to all items of knowledge regarding STDs pre -test and immediately after program implementation (P< 0.001**). Conclusion: the current study found that a two session educational intervention was beneficial in increasing STDs knowledge of university students. Recommendation: Application of continuous comprehensive health education programs is recommended for students in different grades to focus on STDs with implementation of a practical training course to improve the nursing students' knowledge.