Online Compared to Face-to-Face Sexual Intimacy Enhancement Training Program Counseling with Cognitive-Behavioral Approach on Sexual Intimacy in Pregnant Women

Farajkhoda, Tahmineh; Ashrafi, Farniya; Bokaie, Mahshid; Mahmoodabadi, Hassan Zareei

doi:10.1080/0092623x.2021.1895388

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“…In line with the current study, Farajkhoda et al evaluated the effectiveness of face-toface and online counseling with a cognitivebehavioral approach to sexual intimacy of pregnant women and identified satisfaction being accompanied more by the online method [42]. By comparing the effectiveness of online SMS cognitive behavioral therapy and telephone cognitive behavioral therapy on persistent depressive disorder, Raisi et al reported no significant difference between depression scores in the online and telephone groups [43].…”

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Effectiveness of Online Versus Telephone Counseling of Rational-Emotional-Behavioral Therapy on Sexual Function of Women Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Farajkhoda

Memar

Khanabadi

et al. 2022

GMJ

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Background: Sexual function in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVDs) is often associated with anxiety and irrational beliefs. Moreover, 60-78% of patients with CVDs report sexual problems. Some studies suggest that sexual counseling is necessary for these patients but is not usually provided for them. Online or telephone counseling may be helpful during the covid-19 pandemic, but studies on its application to sexual function appear to be limited. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of online vs. telephone counseling of rational-emotional-behavioral therapy (REBT) on the sexual function of women undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study, 46 women diagnosed with CVDs under rehabilitation were assigned into online and telephone groups. Overall, eight 60-min intervention sessions were held (once a week). The Female's Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was completed by the women at baseline, week 8th, and follow-up week 12th (main outcome). Results: FSFI scores between the two groups at baseline (online: 13.28±2, telephone: 12.68±1.52, P=0.254) compared to week 12th (online 28.86±2.44, telephone, 26.6±2.10, P=0.002) were significantly different. As for within-group comparison in baseline compared to week 12th statistically significant difference was observed in all subscales of FSFI (P<0.05). Conclusion: Online and telephone REBT counseling can improve the sexual function of women undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, but online counseling appears to be more effective. Thus, this method is recommended to improve the sexual function of these women during the covid-19 pandemic

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Effectiveness of Online Versus Telephone Counseling of Rational-Emotional-Behavioral Therapy on Sexual Function of Women Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Farajkhoda

Memar

Khanabadi

et al. 2022

GMJ

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“…The most effective and common treatment methods were the cognitive-behavioral approach through cognitive reconstruction techniques, reducing anxiety such as relaxation, providing sexual information, practicing sensate focus, and systematic desensitization [ 25 ]. Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy as a cost-effective treatment [ 31 ] has a high impact on sexual intimacy [ 47 ], sexual function and satisfaction [ 24 , 59 ], body image of women with breast cancer, and sexual dysfunction [ 30 ]. They also reported that cognitive-behavioral therapy increases sexual desire, improves sexual arousal, reduces depression and discomfort during sex.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A study that compared the effectiveness of group counseling sexual enrichment with a CBT approach in the presence of sexual intimacy in pregnant women stated that sexual cognitive-behavioral counseling had improved sexual intimacy in pregnant women in both online and face-to-face groups. However, the online counseling group reported more intimacy and sexual satisfaction, which can be beneficial in the COVID-19 pandemic [ 47 ]. In the present study, cognitive-behavioral counseling and the effectiveness of methods to increase sexual knowledge and self-expression have increased sexual intimacy in the intervention group.…”

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The effect of virtual cognitive-behavioral sexual counseling on sexual function and sexual intimacy in pregnant women: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Fathalian

Lotfi

Faramarzi

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background & aim Pregnancy is associated with numerous physical and psychological changes and affects the sexual function of couples. Since the root of many marital problems lies in the quality of the relationship and sexual function, the present study investigates the effect of virtual cognitive-behavioral sexual counseling on pregnant women’s sexual function and intimacy. Methods & Materials This study is a randomized clinical trial, and 80 pregnant women aged 18 to 35 years and in 16–24 weeks of pregnancy were assigned to two intervention and control groups based on randomized blocks from June 2021 to July 2021. The control group received routine prenatal care, but the intervention group, in addition to routine prenatal care, underwent virtual counseling with a cognitive-behavioral approach during eight sessions of 90 minutes. Data were collected using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and sexual intimacy questionnaire. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. Results The comparison of mean scores of sexual function and intimacy in the two groups before the intervention was not statistically significant with each other. However, after the intervention, the mean scores of sexual function and intimacy in the intervention group were significantly increased compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The effect size of the intervention was 0.52 for sexual function and 0.272 for sexual intimacy. Conclusion Virtual cognitive-behavioral counseling can be used as an effective treatment to promote sexual function and intimacy of women during pregnancy. Trial registration IRCT20161230031662N10. Registry date: 21/06/2021.

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“…[ 22 ] In Farjkhoda et al . [ 23 ], and Trudle et al . 's[ 24 ] study they showed sexual consultation could improve sexual intimacy and satisfaction.…”

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The effectiveness of sexual health group counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy on sexual satisfaction of newly married women

Bokaie

Behzadpour

Farajkhoda

2021

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: The beginning of a marital relationship is very important as a part of a family relationship, and it satisfies many mental and physical necessities in a safe environment and has a great impact on people's health. The aims of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of sexual health counseling based on cognitive behavioral approach on satisfaction and excitability of newly married women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized clinical trial study was conducted in 50 newly married women who referred to the health center of Jiroft City. They randomly divided into the intervention and the control groups. All of the participants completed Linda Berg's Sexual Satisfaction Scale before intervention, 8 weeks after intervention and 4 weeks later (follow-up). The interventional group participated in CBT (8 sessions, 90 min), but the control group received routine counseling. In all tests, a significance level of 0.05 was considered. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20. Descriptive test, t-test, and repeated measure test used to analyze data. RESULTS: In intervention group, sexual satisfaction was obtained 51.88 ± 12.27, 57.2 ± 12.88 and 62.76 ± 11.35 (P < 0.05) and in the control group was gotten 47.12 ± 9.6, 45.8 ± 8.07 and 43.48 ± 7.39 (P > 0.05) before intervention, 8 weeks after intervention and 4 weeks later (follow-up), respectively. In intervention group, sexual excitability was obtained 82.80 ± 17.24, 91.72 ± 13.07, and 99.28 ± 11.2 (P < 0.05) and in the control group was gotten 87.04 ± 12.99, 87.48 ± 11.64, and 81.96 ± 12.83 (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that cognitive-behavioral counseling can help to improve the sexual satisfaction and excitability of the newly married and can be used to improve and promote women's sexual health.

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Online Compared to Face-to-Face Sexual Intimacy Enhancement Training Program Counseling with Cognitive-Behavioral Approach on Sexual Intimacy in Pregnant Women

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

Effectiveness of Online Versus Telephone Counseling of Rational-Emotional-Behavioral Therapy on Sexual Function of Women Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Effectiveness of Online Versus Telephone Counseling of Rational-Emotional-Behavioral Therapy on Sexual Function of Women Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The effect of virtual cognitive-behavioral sexual counseling on sexual function and sexual intimacy in pregnant women: a randomized controlled clinical trial

The effectiveness of sexual health group counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy on sexual satisfaction of newly married women

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