Effect of an Educational Intervention on Quality of Life and Sexual Function in Women with Endometriosis

Sayed, Hend Abdallah El; Aboud, Samia Abdel Hakeem Hanseen

doi:10.20849/ijsn.v3i2.452

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“…A semi experimental study assessed the effects of educational interventions on sexual function and quality of life of 138 women with endometriosis. The intervention improved sexual function and quality of life of these women [54]. The results of this study were consistent with the results of the present study, and the main component of self-care counselling was identified as training and providing necessary information to patients.…”

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Effect of self-care counselling on depression and anxiety in women with endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial

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Background: Considering the prevalence of endometriosis and consequent depression and anxiety as well as the resultant effects on the body, mind, and quality of life of patients, this study aimed to determine the effects of selfcare counselling on depression and anxiety (primary outcome) and on quality of life (secondary outcome) among women with endometriosis. Method: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 76 women with endometriosis who were treated at Al-Zahra Teaching and Treatment Center of Tabriz within the 2015-2019 period. The random blocking method was employed to divide the patients into intervention (counselling) and control groups. In the intervention group, seven self-care group counselling sessions were held on a weekly basis. The control group received routine care. A sociodemographic questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire were completed by the researcher through an interview before and 4 weeks after the intervention. Results: There was no significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of sociodemographic characteristics (p > 0.05). After the intervention, the mean scores of state anxiety (mean difference: − 0.12, 95% confidence interval: − 9.6 to − 14.4, p < 0.001) and trait anxiety (mean difference: − 10.9: 95% confidence interval: − 9.1 to − 12.7, p = 0.001) were significantly lower in the counselling group than those of the control group. The mean score of depression was lower in the counselling group than in the control group; however, it was not significant (p = 0/565). The mean score of quality of life for physical health (mean difference = 17.2, 95% confidence interval: 13.8 to 20.5, p < 0.001) and for mental health (mean difference = 12.0, 95% confidence interval: 9.0 to 14.9, p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the counselling group than in the control group. Conclusion: Self-care counselling affects the anxiety and quality of life of women with endometriosis. Therefore, in addition to other therapies, this method is proposed to improve quality of life and mental health of patients with endometriosis.

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“…The total SQOL‐F score increased by 11.82 points at 12 weeks after the intervention, whereas it decreased by 2.39 points in the control group. Sayed and Aboud 20 reported a significant reduction of 1.07 points in the mean 30‐Item Endometriosis Health Profile (EHP‐30) score after 1 and 2 months of an educational intervention, whereas the mean EHP‐30 score increased by 0.3 in the control group. A decrease in EHP‐30 indicates improved quality of life in women with endometriosis 20 .…”

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“…A quasi‐experimental study was conducted by Sayed and Aboud 20 in Egypt to determine the effect of an educational intervention on the sexual function of 138 women with endometriosis. The intervention group ( n = 69) received four sessions of sex education for 30–40 min.…”

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“…18 A small number of studies have been focused on the effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis; the improvement of sexual function through education has been viewed with some reservations. 19,20 This quasi-experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis.…”

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“…Sex therapists have used sex education, modified sexual techniques, relaxing and strengthening physical and emotional connections to counteract sexual disorders caused by diseases such as endometriosis 18 . A small number of studies have been focused on the effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis; the improvement of sexual function through education has been viewed with some reservations 19,20 . This quasi‐experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis.…”

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Effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis: A quasi‐experimental study

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Amini

Shahali

et al. 2022

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective To evaluate the effect of a sex education program on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis. Methods In a quasi‐experimental study, women with endometriosis who had undergone laparoscopic surgery were assigned to an intervention group (n = 36) or a control group (n = 36). The intervention group received a sex education program consisting of two sessions a week (90 min each) for two consecutive weeks; the control group received none. Both groups were followed for 12 weeks. Sexual function and sexual quality of life were assessed on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Sexual Quality of life‐Female (SQOL‐F) questionnaire before the intervention, as well as 8 and 12 weeks after the intervention. Outcomes were analyzed using Student t test, the χ2 test, Fisher exact test, and repeated measures analysis of variance. Results The mean age of the study participants was 36.9 ± 5.7 years. The two groups did not differ significantly in terms of demographics and pre‐intervention clinical characteristics. At the end of the study, sex education reduced female sexual dysfunction by 58.1% in the intervention group. The mean FSFI score increased significantly in the intervention group from pre‐intervention to 8 and 12 weeks post‐intervention compared with the scores in the control group (P < 0.001). Conclusions Sex education appears to be a promising intervention for reducing sexual dysfunction and improving sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis. Future studies should encompass longer periods of follow up to obtain further data on the efficacy of sex education in this setting.

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The effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing poor body image in endometriosis, PCOS and other gynaecological conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Sherman,

Wuthrich

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Effect of an Educational Intervention on Quality of Life and Sexual Function in Women with Endometriosis

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References 38 publications

Effect of self-care counselling on depression and anxiety in women with endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial

Effect of self-care counselling on depression and anxiety in women with endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial

Effect of sex education on sexual function and sexual quality of life in women with endometriosis: A quasi‐experimental study

The effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing poor body image in endometriosis, PCOS and other gynaecological conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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