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The present study investigated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual function and quality of life in Iranian couples. The current research is cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical. The sample consisted of 315 married couples who participated in this study. Data on couples' SQoL were collected using the men (GRISS-M) and women (GRISS-F) version of the Golombok Rust Inventory of sexual satisfaction. The SD was obtained via the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). The prevalence of SD and ED in the infected women and men was 35.93 and 21.95%, respectively. The mean SQoL and SQoL-P were for the infected men and their partners was 42.17 ± 13.78 and 50.81 ± 11.26 respectively. The mean SQoL and SQoL-P were for the infected women and their partners were 52.82 ± 12.51 and 63.17 ± 14.18 respectively. Although there was no significant difference between infected participants with and without SD in terms of mean SQoL score, it is essential that health providers do not lose sight of the imperative to provide couples with access to sexual health. A cross-sectional study aimed to determine the sexual function and sexual quality of life in Iranian couples. In general, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in infected women was significantly higher than in infected men. However, the sexual quality of life in infected women and men did not differ significantly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Assessment of reproductive health (RH) needs is necessary for describing the status of women's RH and identification of the actions needed. This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire for the assessment of the women's RH needs.Materials and Methods: A sequential exploratory mixed method study (qualitative and quantitative) was conducted with Iranian women of reproductive age (age 15-49 years) living in Rasht. The qualitative exploratory phase was used to explain the concept and dimensions of RH needs. The qualitative exploratory phase was used to develop and validate a questionnaire.Results: The results of the qualitative section, RH needs consists of two themes "Reproductive Health Education Needs" and "Reproductive Health Services Features". A Women's Reproductive Health Needs Assessment Questionnaire (WRHNAQ) was designed with 19 items. The content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) of the questionnaire were 0.89 and 0.93, respectively. The instrument's internal consistency was confirmed by an alpha coefficient of 0.881.Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the WRHNAQ is a culturally sensitive, valid and reliable scale for assessing the RH needs. The WRHNAQ will be helpful for identifying needs and need-based intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although Vaginismus, or an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles, is one of the reasons sexual intercourse difficulty is relatively common in Iran, few studies have addressed it. This research is a single-case type (AB) design. Initially, a pretest was taken from all participants. The number of sessions was estimated between 4 and 6 sessions, and the duration of each session was 45-60 minutes. Couple therapy sessions were conducted by an individual with a PhD in sexual and reproductive health. An FSFI questionnaire was completed before counseling, just after counseling, and 4 weeks after the last counseling session. During each session, the therapist reviewed the homework assignments of the previous session regarding emotions, thoughts, and experiences, and at the end of each session, the therapist answered the couples' questions. We introduce and follow up on five casesof couples who suffer from Vaginismus. The mean age for females was 29.5, and for males it was 32. The mean length of marriage was more than 5 years. The FSFI score of participants improved from baseline (A) after intervention (B). The study would appear to show that this treatment format may be a cost effective intervention for couples presenting with Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (Vaginismus). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]