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 & Methods: 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.
Results: 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<0.001 and P=0.002).
Four weeks after consultation, there was significant difference in mean score of sexual function between
control and experimental groups (P<0.001).
Conclusion: 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