intervention group

control group

For the menopausal women with sexual dysfunction in the experimental group, pre-test data were obtained by applying the 'Personal Information Form', the 'Sexual Quality of Life Scale-Woman' and the 'Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale' before starting the motivational interviews. After the pre-test data were obtained, a total of 4 sessions of motivational interviews were provided, one session per week for four weeks. At the end of four weeks, post-test data were obtained by applying the "Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale", "Sexual Quality of Life Scale-Women" and "Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale".

The researcher received a training on motivational interview techniques before implementing the intervention for menopausal women in the experimental group.

This Likert-type self-assessment scale, available in both female and male forms, consists of five items. Its internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach's alpha) values ranged from 0.89 to 0.90. It has been determined to be useful for detecting sexual dysfunction. Each item on the scale is scored from 1 to 6, with a total score ranging from 5 to 30. A total score of 19 or higher, any item scoring 5 or 6 points, or four or more items scoring 4 points indicate the presence of sexual dysfunction. Low scores represent an effective, comfortable, and satisfactory sexual response, while high scores indicate the presence of sexual dysfunction.

This Likert-type self-assessment scale, available in both female and male forms, consists of five items. Its internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach's alpha) values ranged from 0.89 to 0.90. It has been determined to be useful for detecting sexual dysfunction. Each item on the scale is scored from 1 to 6, with a total score ranging from 5 to 30. A total score of 19 or higher, any item scoring 5 or 6 points, or four or more items scoring 4 points indicate the presence of sexual dysfunction. Low scores represent an effective, comfortable, and satisfactory sexual response, while high scores indicate the presence of sexual dysfunction.

The scale consists of a total of 18 items, requiring responses regarding sexual problems in the last 4 weeks. This is a Likert-type scale with six response options. For item scoring from 0 to 5, the minimum and maximum possible scores on the scale are 0 and 90, respectively. For item scoring between 1 and 6, the minimum and maximum possible scores on the scale are 18 and 108, respectively. In this study, the scoring system between 1 and 6 was used. Higher scores on the scale indicate a good quality of sexual life.