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Evaluation of Sexual Health Counseling for Primiparous Pregnant Women Using PLISSIT Model and Motivational Interviewing

This study is a simple randomized controlled intervention study to evaluate the effects of sexual counseling given to primiparous pregnant women using motivational interviewing on sexual self-efficacy, attitude towards sexuality and quality of sexual life. HO: There is no difference between the mean Sexual Function Scale score in the last evaluation of pregnant women in the intervention and control groups. H0a: There is no difference between the mean Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale score in the last evaluation of pregnant women in the intervention and control groups. H0b: There is no difference between the mean Attitude Towards Sexuality During Pregnancy Scale score in the last evaluation of pregnant women in the intervention and control groups. H0c: There is no difference between the mean Sexual Life Quality Scale score in the last evaluation of pregnant women in the intervention and control groups.

The Effect of Sexual Education-Counseling According to PLISSIT Model of Couples' Sexual Functions During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Sexuality is a natural part of human life at every stage of life. It is a multidimensional phenomenon influenced by biological, psychological, social, interpersonal and cultural factors. Pregnancy is an extremely important process that occurs as a result of a sexual relationship and affects the lives of the woman and the couple. Many studies in the literature clearly show that sexual life is affected during pregnancy and postpartum period. In this context, it is stated that sexual health assessment, sexual education and counseling in pregnant/couples can be addressed in the early stages of pregnancy to reduce the anxiety of couples and the likelihood of sexual problems. It is important to evaluate sexual health during pregnancy and postpartum and to provide counseling and support in line with the results. In order to evaluate pregnancy and postpartum processes appropriately, the sexual history of women/couples should be defined. Therefore, it is important to learn the pre-pregnancy history of women/couples regarding their sexual activities and current sexual functions, to determine whether they experience sexual dysfunction during pregnancy or postpartum, and to examine its role in pregnancy and postpartum period, if any.