Effects of sexual health education for postpartum women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the impact of a sexual health education and counseling program based on the EX-PLISSIT model for women in the postpartum period. It is a multicenter, parallel randomized controlled trial that will involve women who are 10 weeks to 6 months postpartum and meet specific inclusion criteria. Participants will receive education and counseling to assess changes in sexual function, distress, and overall quality of sexual life. The study will utilize block randomization to assign participants to intervention and control groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being primiparous
* Having given birth at 38-42 weeks of gestation,
* Having a single birth,
* Not experiencing any postpartum complications
* The time elapsed from birth is between 10 weeks and 6 months
* Being sexually active
* Having a spouse/partner
* Having a smartphone or computer with a camera
* Being at least literate

Exclusion Criteria:

* A previous sexual function of the woman herself or her husband.
* Having a chronic disease that she expresses herself (such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, etc.)
* Having a health problem that requires the baby to be hospitalized
* Having received sexual education/counselling
* Spouse or self-diagnosed mental problem
* Having a diagnosis that will affect sexual function or body image, such as mastectomy

Where it's running

• Karaman Halk Sağlığı Müdürlüğü
  Karaman, Merkez, Turkey Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nergiz Eryilmaz, Master
• Email: nergizeryilmaz@kmu.edu.tr
• Phone: +905458848830

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.