The effect of counselling on the sexual satisfaction of women with hypoactive sexual desire referring to Hamadan health centres, 2017

Abstract

Background. Sexual dysfunctions are among the factors affecting marital satisfaction. Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of counselling on the sexual satisfaction of women with impaired sexual dysfunction referred to Hamadan health centres. Material and methods. This clinical randomised trial was conducted on 120 low-libido subjects referring to comprehensive health centres in Hamadan city. They were randomly divided into two groups of 60 women. Data collection tools included demographic information forms and social and personal characteristics, the Hudson Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire and a questionnaire of low-level sexual desire assessment, completed in both groups. The counselling and care programme consisted of 7 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. Data was analysed using SPSS software version 16 and t-test, ANCOVA and chi-squared tests. Results. Mean scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than the control following the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusions. The results indicate the success of counselling on the sexual satisfaction of the research subjects and suggest that midwifery counselling in this area has increased sexual satisfaction and improved libido.

Prevalence and Impact of Marital Sexual Relationship-Focused Premarital Counselling on Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Women

“…In a randomized trial conducted among women in Hamadan Heath Centre, counselling was found to be successful in improving libido and sexual satisfaction. 14 Furthermore, sexual counselling improves sexual intimacy and sexual satisfaction among breastfeeding women. 15 Among women with sexual dysfunction, 16 recommend the implementation of counselling in increasing levels of sexual satisfaction.…”