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

NCT ID: NCT06862011

Last Updated: 2025-04-25

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 70 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-03-15
• Study Completion Date: 2025-06-30

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Pregnancy is a natural process that involves hormonal, physical, and social changes, affecting a woman's mood, relationships, and sexual life. The first pregnancy is a significant transition period, during which women may experience various fears related to sexuality, such as fear of miscarriage, premature birth, harming the baby, or increased risk of infection. These concerns often lead to a decrease in sexual activity during pregnancy.

The PLISSIT Model is suggested as an effective approach for assessing sexual health during pregnancy. This model consists of four stages: permission for expressing thoughts and concerns about sexuality, providing limited information, offering specific suggestions, and referring to intensive therapy when necessary. Additionally, the motivational interviewing method can help pregnant individuals recognize conflicting emotions and make positive behavioral changes.

Research indicates that sexual knowledge impacts sexual function, and participation in educational programs can improve sexual health during pregnancy. However, studies also show that healthcare professionals often lack sufficient support in this area. Nurses play a crucial role in educating and counseling pregnant women to enhance their awareness of sexual health. The absence of sexual health recommendations in the Ministry of Health's prenatal care guidelines highlights a gap in this area. Improving sexual quality of life during pregnancy is essential for strengthening women's self-confidence and sense of adequacy.

In the study, the data collection tools used were the **Inclusion Criteria Questionnaire (ICQ), Personal Information Form, Sexuality Diary, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale (SSES), Attitudes Towards Sexuality During Pregnancy Scale (ATSPS), and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female Version (SQOL-F).**

• **ICQ:** A ten-item form assessing the eligibility criteria for pregnant participants. Women who scored below 26.55 on the FSFI and answered all questions as "yes" were included in the study.
• **Personal Information Form:** A 15-item form assessing the socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of pregnant individuals.
• **FSFI:** A scale evaluating female sexual function. A score below 26.55 indicates female sexual dysfunction.
• **SSES:** A scale measuring individuals' sexual self-efficacy, ranging from 0 to 40. Higher scores indicate higher sexual self-efficacy.
• **ATSPS:** A 34-item Likert-type scale assessing attitudes toward sexuality during pregnancy. Higher scores indicate a more positive attitude. The cutoff point is set at 111.5.

Conditions

Pregnancy; PLISSIT Model; Primiparity

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

Intervention group (pregnant women receiving sexual counselling)

In the intervention phase of the study, sexual counseling based on the PLISSIT model supported by motivational interviewing will be provided. The average duration of each counseling session is planned to be 60 minutes.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

control group

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Only surveys will be filled out.

Control Group (pregnant women not receiving sexual counselling)

Scales and forms for the control group will be completed at the end of the second and fourth weeks.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

control group

Only surveys will be filled out.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Those over 19 years of age
• Those in their first pregnancy
• Those in their 8th-16th weeks of pregnancy
• Those who are sexually active
• Those who have a score of less than 26.55 on the Female Sexual Function Scale (FSFI)

Exclusion Criteria

• Those who have given birth prematurely
• Those who have developed a pregnancy complication that prevents coitus at any stage of the study (placenta previa, preterm premature rupture of membranes)
• Those who do not comply with the study plan
• Those who have received any sexual counseling
• Those who have experienced a life crisis (death of partner, divorce, moving, etc.)
• Those who want to withdraw from the study at any stage of the study

• Minimum Eligible Age: 19 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Özlem SEYMEN

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

GaziosmanpasaU-OS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id