Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Diabetes: Counseling intervention

Gerges, Tereza Khalifa; Mohamed, Ragaa Ali; Ramadan, Soad Abd El Salam; Afify, Hend Abdallah

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2020.159439

Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Diabetes: Counseling intervention

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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¹ Maternal& Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Applied Medical Science , October 6 University, Egypt

² Maternal& Newborn Health Nursing , Faculty of Nursing , Cairo University, Egypt

³ Obstetrics and Woman's Health Nursing , Faulty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2020.159439

Abstract

Background: Sexual dysfunction is common gynecological complaint among diabetic
women due to its complication effect on sexual function. Aim of this study: Examine the effect of
counseling session on female sexual dysfunction regarding diabetic female. Research design: A
quasi-experimental design was utilized to carry out this study. Sample: A purposive sample of 132
diabetic women who had sexual dysfunction was recruited in this study. Setting: The study was
carried out at six October University Hospital which located at Giza. Tools of data collection: Two
tools were used to collect data: (1) Structure interviewing questionnaire to assess female
demographic data, medical history and the obstetrical and sexual history (2) Female Sexual
Function Index (FSFI): The FSFI is a validated 19-item, self-administered, screening questionnaire
that measures the aspects of sexual function in women (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm
satisfaction, and pain). Results: The result showed that the mean age of the participant was 34.17 ±
5.5 years. There was no significant relation between some factors such as age, duration of diabetes,
marital characteristics, and frequency of sexual dysfunction. Most of participants had enhancement
of total FSFI scores post counseling intervention compared to pre counseling intervention
Conclusion: Counseling intervention have positive effect on the sexual function enhancement
among diabetic female. Recommendation: This study recommended carry out further researches to
explore the relations between diabetes and female sexual dysfunction to determine the possible
pathway of this association and increase awareness of Egyptians about sexuality through counseling
session.

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