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Ex-Plissit Model Based Counseling on Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction

NCT06199219

CompletedNA

Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University

Conditions: MS (Multiple Sclerosis), Sexual Dysfunctions, Counseling

Interventions: Sexual counseling, based on the extended (EX-PLISSIT)

Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)

Aimed to determine the effect of sexual education based on the EX-PLISSIT model on sexual function and sexual satisfaction in women with multiple sclerosis. The present study was a pretest-posttest randomized controlled study. Conducted between June and August 2023 in Turkey. The participants were MS patients who were women 18-49 years old. The intervention (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The intervention group received sexual counseling based on the EX-PLISSIT model. The model consists of four levels. The levels are permission, limited information, specific suggestions and intensive therapy. Counseling was presented in six to eight sessions according to the women's sexual problems. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale were used to measure the sexual function and sexual satisfaction of the participants. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. P values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Eligibility overview

Sex: FEMALE

Age: 18 Years to 49 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Being between the reproductive age range of 18-49

* Being sexually active for at least 1 year
* MS diagnosis must have been confirmed at least 6 months ago
* EDSS scale score \&lt;7
* Be willing to participate
* Not having any chronic disease (thyroid problems, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, etc.)
* Being able to speak and understand Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Those who score 16 and above according to the BECK depression scale
* Women under treatment for sexual dysfunction
* Women with inadequate cognitive levels
* Having an MS attack within the last month
* Alcohol and drug addiction

Locations (1)

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)