THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSULTATION BASED ON PLISSIT MODEL ON SEXUAL FUNCTION OF LACTATING WOMEN

Pregnancy and childbirth are important periods of women's life that cause hormonal and physical changes, and these changes could have significant effects on sexual function. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of PLISSIT-based counseling model On Sexual Function of women during first six month after childbirth.
Material & This was a randomized controlled clinical trial study. Ninety lactating women during their first six month after delivery, and having at least one sexual problem were included in the study. The samples were selected and randomized into two groups; intervention group (consultation based on PLISSIT model) and control group (routine sexual consultation). Demographic and obstetric information and FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) questionnaires were used to collect the data. The data were collected from participants at two different times: before consultation and 4 weeks after consultation.
Mean scores of sexual function were 19.35 before consultation and 27.90 after consultation in experimental group. In the control group, mean score of sexual function were 20.55 before consultation and 22.41 after consultation. These differences were statistically significant (P Based on the result of this study, sexual problems in lactating women decreased by using the PLISSIT model. Using the PLISSIT model is recommended in health care settings.