Effect of an Educational Intervention on Self-Care Practices and Sexual Function among Women Utilizing Intra Uterine Device.

Elshahat Sallam, Hadeer; Abd Elsalam Ramadan, Soad; Mohammed Abd Elhakam, Eman

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2025.462290

Effect of an Educational Intervention on Self-Care Practices and Sexual Function among Women Utilizing Intra Uterine Device.

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¹ B.Sc. in Nursing, (2013), Tanta University, Nursing Specialist at Desouq Nursing School

² Professor of Obstetrics and gynaecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

10.21608/jnsbu.2025.462290

Abstract

Background: Intrauterine device can improve women and public health, but many women terminate this method due to dissatisfaction that caused by its effect on sexual life. Maintaining proper self-care practices while using an intrauterine device is essential for overall well-being and reproductive health to minimize potential complications. Aim of the study: Was to evaluate effect of an educational intervention on self-care practices and sexual function among women utilizing intra uterine device. Study design: A quasi-experimental study design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Out-Patient Clinic affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Sampling: A purposive sample included 100 women who used intrauterine device, divided into control group comprised 50 women and study group comprised 50 women. Tools of data collection: Data collected through three main tools; (1) structured interviewing questionnaire (2) Self-care practices scale during using intra uterine device. (3) Female sexual function index. Results: The study illustrated that (38.0%) of study group and (40.0%) of control group had satisfactory level of self-care practices before intervention. Meanwhile, at post-intervention phase, (78.0%) and (42.0%) of both the study and control groups respectively had satisfactory level of self-care practices. Also, (40.0%) of study group and (42.0%) of control group had good sexual functions before intervention. Meanwhile, at post-intervention phase, (76.0%) and (44.0%) of both the study and control groups respectively had good sexual functions. Conclusion: The educational intervention had significant improvement in women's self-care practices and sexual function during using intrauterine device at post intervention. Recommendation: Educational materials as posters and guidelines should be accessible and understandable to women across various socioeconomic backgrounds in the outpatient clinic.

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