Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Babel University of Medical Sciences, Babel, Iran
2 Department of Nursing and Surgery, Evidence‑Based Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad,
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Sexual health is one of the key factors to sustain marital life and having a good
sexual function. On the other hand, temperament affects sexual function. Training is also one of
the basic foundations for promoting sexual health. Therefore, the researcher has designed and
implemented a study (2017) aimed “determining the study of educational package on sexual function
in cold temperament women of reproductive age.”
METHODS: This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 80 women in two groups (40 in
each group). This study was done, in available method, on no pregnant women aged 20–40 years old
that referred to health centers in Mashhad. DASS 21 sexual function and determining temperament
questionnaires were completed in two groups before intervention. At first, the sexual function
training package was held by the researcher at 6 sessions (twice a week for 3 weeks) that was
based on nutrition, sport, and lifestyle axes. The control group also received routine care. A week
after intervention finished, all the units completed a sexual function questionnaire. The results were
analyzed by these techniques as SPSS software (version 16) and statistical tests such as Independent
t‑test, T‑pair, Mann–Whitney, Chi‑square, and Fisher’s exact test.
RESULTS: At the beginning of the study, there was no statistically significant difference between
the personal characteristics and the mean score of sexual function and all its dimensions in the two
groups. The mean sexual performance score and all its dimensions after intervention were significantly
different in intervention and control groups P < 0.001. Sexual function and all its dimensions were
improved after intervention in the intervention group.
CONCLUSION: Giving sexual function package has improved the sexual function of cold temperament
women. So, for routine caring of cold temperament women, it is better that health center employees
consider this training package as an effective, easy, available, nonpharmacological, and economic
intervention.
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