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Farajkhoda T, Mohammadkhani S, Sarebanhassanabadi M, Javaheri A, ZareMobini F. Design and implementation of interventions to improve sexual health of women with endometriosis: A mixed-methods study protocol with an interventional design. IJRM 2026; 24 (4) :297-314
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Tahmineh Farajkhoda1 
, Shahla Mohammadkhani2 , Mohammadtaghi Sarebanhassanabadi3 , Atiyeh Javaheri4 , Fatemeh ZareMobini *5
, Shahla Mohammadkhani2 , Mohammadtaghi Sarebanhassanabadi3 , Atiyeh Javaheri4 , Fatemeh ZareMobini *5
1- Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Comprehensive Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
2- Student Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
3- Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
4- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
5- Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Comprehensive Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran. ,f.zaremobini@ssu.ac.ir
2- Student Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
3- Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
4- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
5- Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Comprehensive Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran. ,
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Background: Endometriosis has potential negative effects on the fertility, mental, and sexual health of women. Since the conducted studies have not comprehensively addressed the needs and strategies to improve sexual health, and to design the necessary programs and interventions for this group of women.
Objective: The present study aims to design and implement interventions to improve sexual health of women with endometriosis.
Materials and Methods: This sequential mixed-methods study comprises 4 phases. Phase 1 is a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews to explore needs and strategies from the perspectives of women with endometriosis and healthcare providers. Phase 2 involves a systematic review to identify additional evidence-based strategies. Phase 3 integrates findings from phases 1 and 2 with prioritization by a multidisciplinary expert panel using the Delphi technique, to develop a comprehensive intervention program. Phase 4 is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed intervention on sexual function and sexual quality of life compared to routine care.
Conclusion: This protocol aims to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based care program integrating qualitative insights, systematic review findings, and multidisciplinary expert opinions, and to evaluate its effectiveness in improving the sexual health of women with endometriosis.
Objective: The present study aims to design and implement interventions to improve sexual health of women with endometriosis.
Materials and Methods: This sequential mixed-methods study comprises 4 phases. Phase 1 is a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews to explore needs and strategies from the perspectives of women with endometriosis and healthcare providers. Phase 2 involves a systematic review to identify additional evidence-based strategies. Phase 3 integrates findings from phases 1 and 2 with prioritization by a multidisciplinary expert panel using the Delphi technique, to develop a comprehensive intervention program. Phase 4 is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed intervention on sexual function and sexual quality of life compared to routine care.
Conclusion: This protocol aims to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based care program integrating qualitative insights, systematic review findings, and multidisciplinary expert opinions, and to evaluate its effectiveness in improving the sexual health of women with endometriosis.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Reproductive Psycology
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