Post Partum

Contraception. 2011 Jul;84(1):48-56. Epub 2010 Dec 24.
Effectiveness of a theory-based postpartum sexual health education program on women's contraceptive use: a randomized controlled trial.Lee JT, Tsai JL, Tsou TS, Chen MC.
SourceSchool of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan 333, Taiwan. jtlee@mail.cgu.edu.tw
AbstractBACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate theeffectiveness of a refined theory-based Interactive Postpartum Sexual Health Education Program to enhance postpartum women's effective contraceptive behavior.
STUDY DESIGN:Participants (N=250) were randomized to three groups. Experimental Group A received our intervention program via strategies that matched participants' learning preparedness, as determined by the transtheoretical model. ExperimentalGroup B received only a pamphlet. The control group received routine education. Only Group A received health education. Data were collected at baseline, 3 days, 2 months and 3 months postpartum.
RESULTS:Women who received theory-based postpartum sexual health education program had significantly greater contraceptive self-efficacy and were more likely to choose more effective contraceptive methodsat 2 months postpartum than women in the routine teaching and interactive pamphlet-only groups.
CONCLUSION:Our theory-based Interactive Postpartum Sexual Health Education Program enhanced postpartum women's contraceptive self-efficacy and effective contraceptive behavior.
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21664510 
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J Clin Nurs. 2012Apr;21(7-8):929-37. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03882.x. Epub 2011 Oct 19.
Sexual problems in women during the first postpartum year and related conditions.Acele EÖ, Karaçam Z.
SourceDepartment of Mental Health and Psychiatric, Medical Faculty Hospital, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. elife_akyuz@yahoo.com
AbstractAIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the sexual problems in women during thefirst postpartum year and related conditions.
BACKGROUND:In the postpartum period, women encounter numerous physical, psychological and sociocultural factors. These factors negatively affect both the sexual function and the quality of life of woman.
DESIGN:A descriptive survey.
METHODS:In this study, 230 women were included. The study was conducted between September 2007 and December 2008 inIzmir, Turkey. A questionnaire form developed by authors, the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale-female version and the Beck depression inventory were applied for participants.
RESULTS:The women began to have sexual intercourse within 7·06 weeks after delivery. Of the women, 58·3% reported that they had dyspareunia in the postpartum period. According to Arizona Sexual Experience Scale, the total scorewas ≥ 11 in 91·3% of women and they had sexual problems in the first postpartum year. The results of the multivariate analysis revealed that the increase in age, the presence of sexual problems during pregnancy and the increase in time after delivery significantly increased the possibility of postpartum sexual problems.
CONCLUSION:This study revealed that the majority of the women had postpartumsexual problems and the possibility of postpartum sexual problems increased with the increase in age, the presence of sexual problems during pregnancy and the increase in time after delivery.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE:Healthcare professionals should evaluate women in terms of their sexual functions during both pregnancy and postpartum period. Health education, counselling, referral servicesfor early diagnosis and treatment might contribute to the protection and improvement of the sexual health of women during the postpartum period.
© 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
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22008061 
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