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Aim: The aim of this research is to determine the effect of stoma self‐efficacy of people with stoma on their sexual function and satisfaction. Method: This descriptive research was carried out between November 2022 and May 2023. One hundred and forty people with stoma were included in the research. A descriptive information form, a visual analogue scale (VAS) for satisfaction with sexual life, the Stoma Self‐Efficacy Scale (Stoma SE) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were used for the research. Results: According to the findings of the research, it was established that 90% of the participants had sexual dysfunction according to the ASEX. The average VAS satisfaction with sexual life score was 2.77 ± 3.19, the average Stoma SE Total score was 76.26 ± 19.63 and the average ASEX score was 21.62 ± 7.88. The VAS‐satisfaction with sexual life score of the participants had a positive relationship with the social self‐efficacy score and a negative relationship with the ASEX score. There was a negative relationship between the social self‐efficacy score and the ASEX score of the participants. It has been determined that the social self‐efficacy scores of the participants affect their ASEX and VAS‐satisfaction with sexual life scores. Conclusion: Development of care self‐efficacy is as critical as the development of social self‐efficacy for people with stoma. Development of social self‐efficacy by people with stoma can contribute to their sexual function and satisfaction with sexual life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hysterosalpingography is a stressful procedure that causes pain and anxiety. Therefore, measures must be taken to reduce or eliminate the pain and anxiety associated with it. This paper investigated the effect of virtual reality (VR) during hysterosalpingography on pain, anxiety, fear, physiological parameters, and satisfaction. A randomized controlled trial design was used. Patients were randomized into two groups (VR group = 31, control group = 31). The study was conducted between April 26 and June 30, 2022. Anxiety was evaluated using the State Anxiety Inventory. Pain, fear, and satisfaction were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation were followed up. There was a significant difference in the mean VAS scores during and 15 min after hysterosalpingography between the VR and control groups. There was no significant difference in the mean SAI scores between the groups. The VR group participants were significantly more satisfied with hysterosalpingography than the control group. There was no significant difference in physiological parameters just before, immediately after, and 15 min after hysterosalpingography between the groups. Virtual reality helps patients experience less pain and fear and makes them more satisfied with hysterosalpingography. However, it does not affect their anxiety and vital signs. Patients are highly satisfied with VR technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]