Determining the Effects of Sexual Health Education and Counseling Given to Women in the Postpartum Period Based on the EX-PLISSIT Model on Sexual Life

Determining the Effects of Sexual Health Education and Counseling Given to Women in the Postpartum Period Based on the EX-PLISSIT Model on Sexual Life

The aim of this study will be to determine the effect of the sexual health education and counseling program, which is given to women in the postpartum period based on the Ex-PLISSIT model, on women's sexual life, including sexual function, sexual distress and sexual life quality.

The study is a multicenter, parallel randomized controlled experimental study with block randomization.For the determination of the working groups, the researcher; will give general information about the research to women who have applied to the family health center and meet the inclusion criteria in the postpartum period of 10 weeks-6 months and agree to participate, and will receive their written and verbal consent for participation.

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