Effect of Guided psychosexual Instructions on Sexual Activity among Hypoactive Women’s Sexual Dysfunctions

Abstract

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a serious health problem because of its high prevalence and deleterious effects on women's quality of life. Practitioners of women's health must care able to detect FSD in its early stage so that timely treatment could be offered. Also, the clinicians have lack understanding about the approach for identification and evaluation of the sexual problem. The study aimed to investigate the effect of guided psychosexual health instructions on changes in sexual activity among women with reduced sexual dysfunctions (hypoactive). Methods: A quasi- experimental design was used (pre and posttest one group) Setting: The study was conducted at Kebly and Bahary Maternal& Child Health Care Centers at Shibin Elkom Sample 100 participants of women were selected according to their responses in two-scale of sexual dysfunctions and elicited as hypoactive sexual dysfunctions from MCH Tools of the study: 1- Structured interview questionnaire classified into two parts, the first part deal with a biosocial data as age, level of education, and the employment status as well as complaining from physical or gynecological problems hindering them for conducting healthy marital relationship with their partner. The second part was: The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), A Multidimensional Self-Report Instrument for the Assessment of Female Sexual Function in a 19-item questionnaire, It was developed by Rosen, et al. (2010) as a brief instrument for assessing the key dimensions of sexual function in women. 2-Sexual Dysfunction Questionnaire It was developed by Infrasca et, al (2011) to assess women's readiness and preparation for sexual functions disorders Introduced as a brief self-report inventory. Results showed that there was a highly statistically significant difference P well as vaginal lubrication, orgasm, and degree of satisfaction during sexual activity. It was concluded that the use of guided psychosexual intervention was effective in managing sexual dysfunctions problems and enhancing satisfaction to reach orgasm. Recommendations. All health care providers should include screening questions regarding sexual well-being as a standard of practice. Treating medical, psychosexual, relationship problems, and addressing sociocultural issues, which can be effective in helping women and their partners dealing with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Health care providers should involve the woman’s partner in the assessment and treatment of sexual health concerns when it is appropriate and safe to do so. Also, health guidelines protocol of care for (SD) should be providers to involve the woman’s partner in addressing sexual issues,