Evaluation of Quality of Life Therapy Effectiveness in Contrast to Psycho-Sexual Education on Sexual Self-Concept of Iranian Women

Ramezani, Mohammad Arash; Ahmadi, Khodabakhsh; Ghaemmaghami, Afagh; Zamani, Somayeh; Saadat, Seyed Hassan; Rahiminejad, Seyed Peyman

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“…In addition, the study of Gharibiasl et al (2016) using cognitive-behavioral group counseling and challenging irrational thoughts with rational thinking improved the positive self-concept and the negative aspect of self-concept in patients with breast cancer. The results of the present study were consistent with the study of Ramezani et al (2018), Bavi et al (2014), and Vahidvaghef (2015) on women of reproductive age. These studies were conducted with the aim of examining the effectiveness of sex education on women's sexual self-concept, and their results showed that sex education reduces the negative dimension of sexual self-concept (i.e., sexual anxiety and sexual depression) and increases the positive dimension of sexual self-concept (i.e., sexual self-expression, sexual optimism, sexual self-efficacy, monitoring, and management of sexual problems).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Sexual self-concept is a multidimensional, active, and dynamic trait that refers to individuals' positive and negative perceptions and feelings about themselves as sexual beings (Ramezani et al, 2013). Sexual self-concept is the feelings, beliefs, and perceptions that people have about their sexual issues, based on which they adjust their behaviors (Ramezani et al, 2018). This emotional phenomenon helps to gain awareness, identity, and self-esteem during one's sexual life (Ziaei et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of a social network-based supportive program (WhatsApp) on the sexual self-concept of women with breast cancer: A single-blind-randomized controlled trial

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Objectives Sexual self-concept has an influence on the sexual behaviors of women with breast cancer. Supportive programs for these women have demonstrable empirical efficacy; however, their effectiveness has not been examined. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a supportive program based on social networks on the sexual self-concept of women with breast cancer. Methods In this randomized controlled single-blind trial, 60 women were assigned to the intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups using permuted block randomization. Overall, eight 45-min intervention sessions were held (twice a week). The primary outcome was sexual self-concept, and the secondary outcomes were women's sexual quality of life and participants’ satisfaction. The questionnaires were completed by patients before the intervention and immediately and 1 month after the intervention. Results The generalized equation estimation test showed that the positive sexual self-concept score of the intervention group versus the control group had increased by 15.67 points (P < 0.001, effect size = 2.00) 1 month after the intervention. The negative sexual self-concept score had decreased by 2.65 points (P < 0.001, effect size = 0.74), and the situational sexual self-concept score had upturned by 6.82 points (P < 0.001, effect size = 2.08) in the intervention group at the same period. Also, the sexual quality of life score in the intervention group compared to the control group generally increased by 13.82 points (P < 0.001, Effect size = 2.08) 1 month following the intervention. Significance of the results A social networking support program can be a promising approach to improve the sexual self-concept of women with breast cancer. Clinical trials.gov identifier Iranian Clinical Trial Register, IRCT20150608022609N8. Registered on 2 July 2020.

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confidence: 94%

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Effect of a social network-based supportive program (WhatsApp) on the sexual self-concept of women with breast cancer: A single-blind-randomized controlled trial

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“…We also found that cognitive behavioral counseling affected the motivation to avoid high-risk relationships dimension, which is consistent with previous findings. 20,29,30 The 33,34 Maladaptive thoughts act automatically and unknowingly in certain situations and can cause negative emotions. These thoughts also interfere with emotional and behavioral responses to sexual situations.…”

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“…The study population consisted of all female students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The sample size was calculated as 27 in each group, based on similar previous studies 20 and taking into account 80% (β) test power and 5% (α) error probability. The 27 students in the intervention group were selected from Kerman University and 27 students were selected from Rafsanjan University for a control group.…”

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The effect of cognitive behavioral counseling on sexual knowledge, motivation to avoid risky sexual relationships, and sexual depression in female university students

Fatemeh

Alidousti

Forouzi

et al. 2020

Trends Psychiatry Psychother.

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Introduction: Misunderstanding of different aspects of sex makes individuals vulnerable to sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted diseases, mental disorders, and illegal relationships. This study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive behavioral counseling on the sexual self-concept of female students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This study is an intervention conducted with female students living in dormitories at Kerman and Rafsanjan Universities of Medical Sciences. The sample size was estimated at 63 students from different fields of study; 31 students from Kerman University of Medical Sciences comprised the experimental group and 32 students from Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences comprised the control group. Cognitive behavioral group counseling sessions were held every 3 days. The instrument used for collecting pre-test and post-test data was Snell's Multidimensional Sexual Self-concept Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using measures of central tendency, t tests and chi-square tests. Results: The two groups were homogenous in terms of demographic factors. Analysis of the results of the intervention revealed significant differences in sexual self-consciousness and motivation to avoid high risk sexual relationships, but there was no significant difference in terms of sexual depression. Discussion: Cognitive behavioral group counseling can improve sexual self-concept. Therefore, this type of counseling is recommended from younger ages or at enrollment at university, to help correct development of this important part of identity.

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“…Sexual assertiveness reflects the ability of women to talk about their sexual preferences and sexual history, and to initiate safe sex and refuse undesirable sexual behaviors (Loshek, Terrell, 2015;Ramezani et al, 2018). The association between sexual assertiveness and psycho-physical health conditions make it an important concept in sexual health (Loshek, Terrell, 2015).…”

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"Demand what you prefer": the role of sexual assertiveness among HIV-infected women

Vakili

Alipour²,

Khoei

et al. 2019

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw

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Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate sexual assertiveness among HIV-infected women, and to address the relationship between sexual assertiveness, sociodemographic characteristics, sexual and fertility profile, and HIV-related variables in this population. Design: A cross sectional study. Methods: The research was conducted with a sample of 93 eligible HIV-infected women referred to Imam Khomeini hospital between September 2016 and January 2018. The Hurlbert Index of Sexual Assertiveness was used to assess sexual assertiveness. Results: Mean and standard deviation of sexual assertiveness was 51.33 (20.16). We found a significant relationship between age (p = 0.04), education (p = 0.03), pregnancy experience (p = 0.003), age at the time of first sexual contact (p = 0.005), and disclosure of HIV sero-status to sexual partners (p = 0.05) and sexual assertiveness. Binary logistic regression results showed that age (p = 0.04), having live children (p = 0.003), and disclosure of HIV sero-status to sexual partners (p = 0.04) could significantly predict sexual assertiveness score. Conclusion: Our findings showed that level of sexual assertiveness in HIV sero-positive women deserves more attention. In addition, consideration should be given to sexual health related issues and sexual assertiveness skills during routine HIV care appointments.

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Evaluation of Quality of Life Therapy Effectiveness in Contrast to Psycho-Sexual Education on Sexual Self-Concept of Iranian Women

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Effect of a social network-based supportive program (WhatsApp) on the sexual self-concept of women with breast cancer: A single-blind-randomized controlled trial

Effect of a social network-based supportive program (WhatsApp) on the sexual self-concept of women with breast cancer: A single-blind-randomized controlled trial

The effect of cognitive behavioral counseling on sexual knowledge, motivation to avoid risky sexual relationships, and sexual depression in female university students

"Demand what you prefer": the role of sexual assertiveness among HIV-infected women

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