The Effect of Couple-centered Counseling Based on the Ex-Plissit Model on the Sexual Satisfaction of Infertile Couples
Raziyeh Dalvand, Marziyeh Otogara, Arezoo Shayan, Farideh Kazemi, Mohammad HaghighiAbstract
Background:
Infertility and its treatments can adversely affect sexual health. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of couple-centered counseling based on the Ex-Plissit model on improving sexual satisfaction among infertile couples.
Materials and Methods:
Conducted at the Infertility Department of Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan from 2022 to 2023, this study included 60 infertile couples randomly assigned to an intervention group (30 couples) or a control group (30 couples). Sexual satisfaction was assessed using the Lindaberg questionnaire. The intervention group received four counseling sessions based on the Ex-Plissit model, while the control group received routine care. Post intervention, both groups completed the questionnaire again. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 with descriptive and inferential statistics (paired
Results:
Before the intervention, no significant difference in sexual satisfaction was observed between groups (
Conclusions:
Couple-centered counseling using the Ex-Plissit model significantly enhances sexual satisfaction in infertile couples. It is recommended to assess sexual satisfaction in infertile couples and provide appropriate educational or therapeutic interventions.