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{"title":"Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Its Relationship with Perceived Stress and Breastfeeding Performance in Iranian Mothers with Late Preterm Infants: A Prospective Study","authors":"Akram Kahforoushan, Shirin Hasanpour, M. Mirghafourvand","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666211124102128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666211124102128","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000 Late preterm infants suffer from several problems after birth, and the key factor in fighting these problems is effective breastfeeding. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To determine breastfeeding self-efficacy and its relationship with perceived stress and assess breastfeeding performance in mothers with late preterm infants\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000In this prospective study, 171 eligible nursing mothers with late preterm infants born in Alzahra Medical Center of Tabriz, Iran, were selected via convenience sampling. The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form was employed to measure breastfeeding self-efficacy, and the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale was used to measure the perceived stress 24 hours after giving birth. When the child was 4 months old, breastfeeding performance was measured by the Standard Breastfeeding Performance Questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Pearson and Spearman’s correlation tests, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression analysis.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The mean (standard deviation) of breastfeeding self-efficacy was 50.0 (7.8) with scores ranging from 13 to 65, and the mean (standard deviation) of perceived stress was 26.5 (8.8) with scores ranging from 0 to 56. The median (25-75 percentiles) of breastfeeding performance score equaled 2.0 (1.0 to 3.0) with scores ranging from 0 to 6. Based on multiple linear regression analysis and after adjusting the personal-social characteristics, by increasing the score of breastfeeding self-efficacy, perceived stress was significantly decreased (B=-0.1, 95%CI=-0.3 to 0.0). However, there was no statistically significant relationship between breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding performance (p=0.418). \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 Due to the possibility of adjusting breastfeeding self-efficacy and its role in mothers’ perceived stress, developing proper strategies seems to be essential for enhancing breastfeeding self-efficacy. \u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130113725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Safe abortion practice and knowledge on abortion legalization among Nepalese undergraduate female students","authors":"S. Acharya, Raju Sherstha, S. Pahari, Y. Shin, D. Moon","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666211109151124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666211109151124","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000Unsafe abortion remains one of the major public health problems, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge on the legalization of abortion and the practice of abortion among Nepalese undergraduate female students.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among the 490 female students of Pokhara Valley, Nepal. Study populations from the 10 colleges were selected through purposive and systematic random sampling. The semi-structured questionnaire was used as a data collection technique.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Only 34% of students have a good knowledge of abortion legalization, compared to 42% who have poor knowledge. While two-thirds of the participants (66.6%) were aware that abortion is legal in Nepal, only a few were aware of the conditions for legalized safe abortion. During sexual intercourse, almost half of the participants (51.3%) did not use any form of contraception. Unintended conception was the primary cause of abortion (53.3%).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The level of knowledge about the abortion law, safe abortion practice, and utilization of abortion services were found to be poor. Age of the participant, autonomy level for decision making, religion, and study background were the associated factors with the level of knowledge and practice of abortion. Community-based health promotion and awareness programs focusing on the youth population should be conducted. \u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132487503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge of preeclampsia among pregnant women","authors":"Rola Hamade, Amani Mohsen, F. Kobeissy, Ali Karouni, Hikmat Akoum","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666211007094058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666211007094058","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Preeclampsia (P.E) has remained a public health threat to both developed and developing countries, the incidence of preeclampsia in Lebanon is high at 2.84 %. Pregnant female knowledge and awareness of P.E are crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality for both fetus and mother. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Across-sectional observational study was conducted to analyze data from Lebanese’s pregnant women. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge of PE among pregnant women in the Lebanese population.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000this cross-sectional study was conducted between September and December2020 in obstetricians’ clinics of different health care institutions, in five governorates in Lebanon. A closed-ended questionnaire was distributed to 400 pregnant females. The first part of the questionnaire aimed to collect socio-demographic information about the participants. The second part was specified for knowledge of PE. Twenty-three knowledge points were assessed looking at signs and symptoms, risk factors, and complications. The last part addressed some attitudes about dealing with this disorder. Responses were scored percentage-wise and grouped into low <60m%, moderate (60-80 %), and high (80-100%).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000there is inadequate knowledge of P.E among the Lebanese population. In total 15.3 % have adequate knowledge of P.E. A linear regression showed that the knowledge score increased in working pregnant women (p=0.04), who lived in Bekaa (p<0.001), who had a vocational (p=0.01) or university education (p=0.001) and who had any relative develop preeclampsia (p=0.03) or suffering from diabetes (p=0.03). Furthermore, the knowledge when blood pressure is considered high (p<0.001) and the hearing about preeclampsia (p<0.001) increased also the knowledge score about preeclampsia.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000the knowledge of PE among pregnant women in Lebanon is low.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128573422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the Effect of Stress Management Counseling on the Sexual Function of Infertile Women","authors":"A. Shayan, S. Masoumi, B. Khodakarami, H. Ahmadnia, F. Dastgerdian, S. Rabiei","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210910120749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210910120749","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Sexual dysfunction is one of the most common causes of family breakdown. In recent years, different approaches have been used to solve this problem. Due to the negative effects of sexual dysfunction in women and its complications.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of stress management counseling on the sexual function of infertile women referred to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The present study was conducted as a randomized two-group clinical trial with two pre-test and post-test stages on 104 eligible women referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan in 2017-2018. Intervention group subjects received 4 two-hour group counseling sessions with a cognitive-behavioral approach on sexual issues. Data were obtained using two questionnaires of demographic characteristics and Female Sexual Function Index. To analyze the data, SPSS version 21 software and paired t-test, independent t-test and analysis of covariance were used. The level of significance was considered to be less than 0.05.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The results of the present study showed that the mean scores in all areas of total sexual function did not differ significantly before the intervention in two groups. However, after stress management counseling, a significant increase was observed in all areas and general sexual function in the intervention group compared to the control group (P <0.05). \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Stress management counseling in infertile women can play a positive and effective role in improving sexual function. Therefore, the effectiveness of this counseling in promoting sexual function can be confirmed with more confidence.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"7 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127511660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Concurrent Training for Women in Menopause: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial","authors":"D. Y. Fausto, J. A. Klen, Adriane Pogere, F. Sperandio, Melissa de Carvalho Souza Vieira, K. H. Alexandre, Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210910115128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210910115128","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Propose a concurrent training protocol and evaluate the effects in depressive symptoms, anxiety, mood, sexual function, body fat, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capability and hormonal profile of women in menopause through a randomized controlled trial.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This is a randomized clinical trial of two arms with 6 months of intervention with concurrent training with menopausal women (40 to 59 years old) with positive symptomatology to the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) questionnaire and blood collection of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ≥25 UI/ml, being randomly and distributed in two groups: experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). In the first trimester there will be 30 minutes of aerobic training and 30 minutes of resistance training; in the second trimester, 40 minutes of aerobic training and 20 minutes of resistance training. The weekly frequency will be 3 times a week, with sessions lasting 60 minutes, going through a period of neuromuscular adaptation, the intensity will be increased each month according to individual needs. The control group will maintain its activities normally receiving monthly calls to control and monitor its usual daily activities. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Comparative analyzes will be applied between the results of EG and CG after the intervention period, and also pre and post-intragroup tests within both groups, in order to observe possible changes after the intervention.\u0000Conclusion: It is believed that this protocol is capable of treating the psychological, physical symptoms, hormonal profile and sexual function of menopausal women.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000It is believed that this protocol is capable of treating the psychological, physical symptoms, hormonal profile and sexual function of menopausal women.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116384840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 infection on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a review of 11078 pregnancies reported in the literature","authors":"F. Azarkish, R. Janghorban","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210908112042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210908112042","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Pregnant women are a vulnerable group in viral outbreaks, especially in the COVID-19 pandemic. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The aim of this review was to identify maternal and neonatal outcomes in available articles on pregnancies affected by COVID-19. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The articles that had assessed outcomes of pregnancy and perinatal of women with COVID-19 between Oct 2019 and Aug 2020 without language limitation were considered. We searched databases, selected relevant studies and extracted data regarding maternal and neonatal outcomes from each article. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Data of 11078 pregnant women with COVID-19 of 23 countries were assessed from 77 articles between December 8, 2019 and Aug 18, 2020. Most pregnant women reported in their third trimester, out of which 6229 (56.22%) cases were symptomatic at the time of admission. Common onset symptoms, abnormal laboratory findings, and chest computed tomography pattern were cough (40.88%), lymphocytopenia (43.38%), and multiple ground-glass opacities (4.42%), respectively. 51.37% of all deliveries were done through cesarean section. 158 maternal mortality and 4.2 % ICU admission were reported. Vertical transmission was not reported, but its possibility was suggested in thirty-two neonates. Ten neonatal deaths, thirteen stillbirths, and nineteen abortions were reported. 60% of newborns were not breastfed. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This review showed fewer adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with COVID-19 in comparison with previous coronavirus outbreak infection in pregnancy. Limited data are available regarding the possibility of virus transmission in utero, during vaginal childbirth and breastfeeding. The effect of COVID-19 on the first and second trimesters and ongoing pregnancy outcomes in infected mothers is still questionable.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122527575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Possible Role of PTEN expression in discriminating Benign Endometrial hyperplasia from Atypical Hyperplasia/Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia in a series of Egyptian Patients","authors":"Nevine I. Ramzy, Wael S. Ibrahiam, Hanan H. M. Ali, Mona M.A. Akle, S. Khalifa","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210811125751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210811125751","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000 Endometrial hyperplasia represents a heterogeneous group of lesions in response to the unopposed growth-promoting action of estrogen. WHO classified endometrial hyperplastic lesions into Benign Hyperplasia (BH) and atypical hyperplasia/ endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia AH/EIN. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is one of the earliest and most common genetic abnormalities detected in endometrioid adenocarcinoma (type I) and even in its precursors. This study aimed at histological evaluation of hyperplastic endometrial lesions according to WHO 2014 and investigating the role of PTEN expression in highlighting the precancerous group (AH/EIN). \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study included a series of 70 Egyptian patients suffered from hyperplastic endometrial lesions. They were previously diagnosed according to WHO1994 schema simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia (n=18), simple endometrial hyperplasia with atypia (n=2), complex hyperplasia without atypia (n=25), complex hyperplasia with atypia (n=5) and hyperplastic endometrial polyps (n=20). \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 Cases were histologically re-evaluated according to WHO 2014 classification; BH (62 cases) and eight cases of AH/EIN. A significant difference in PTEN expression (regarding percentage and intensity of staining) in relation to histopathological diagnosis was detected (P-value 0.02 and <0.05, respectively). The sensitivity and specificity of the absence of diffuse PTEN protein expression (>50%) to detect AH/EIN were 100% and 77.4%, respectively. Conclusion: Diffuse, dim or loss of immunohistochemical expression of PTEN protein is significantly correlated with the new WHO classification segregation of AH/EIN as precancerous lesions. However, further studies are recommended to confirm this association.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"416 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124268627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sensitivity Level of Placenta Accreta Index (PAI) Score and Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Stage as Preoperative Diagnostic Tools for Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders (PASD) at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan Indonesia","authors":"Utari Purnama, M. Sitepu, D. Edianto, S. Lumbanraja, Yudha Sudewo, R. Y. Simanjuntak, M. P. Lubis, Melvin Nova Gunawanto Barus","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210811130136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210811130136","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The incidence of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders (PASD) increases by 10-fold in 50 years along with the number of cesarean sections. Ultrasound examination using Placenta Accreta Index (PAI) score and Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) stage as a predictor of PASD has been used worldwide at the antenatal screening. The high diagnostic value of these tools will help the physician to diagnose PASD early and minimize the rate of maternal neonatal mortality and morbidity. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To evaluate the value of PAI score and PAS stage in diagnosing PASD. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study is a diagnostic test study using the medical records of mothers who gave birth at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan Indonesia between September 2017 to September 2020, who were diagnosed preoperatively as placenta previa suspected PASD through ultrasound examination using PAI score or PAS stage. The results of these two diagnostic tests were compared to clinical diagnostic criteria of PASD from The International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) with or without histopathological confirmation. Results: Of the 177 placenta previa cases, there were 142 women with PASD (80.2%). The diagnostic values of PAI score with 4.6 as an optimal cut-off point were 75% sensitivity, 83% specificity, 94% positive predictive values (PPV), and 47% negative predictive values (NPV). The diagnostic values of the PAS stage were 90% sensitivity, 83%, specificity, 96% PPV, and 68% NPV. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000PAI score and PAS stage have a diagnostic value that looks equally good when used as a diagnostic tool for PASD.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116248039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Association Overweight Or Obesity And The Risk Of Uterine Leiomyoma: A Meta-Analysis","authors":"E. Jenabi, S. Khazaei, S. Aghababaei, Farzaneh Soltani","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210811143213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210811143213","url":null,"abstract":"The present study is a meta-analysis to identify the relationship between BMI and uterine leiomyoma.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The major international databases PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Sciences (WOS) were searched to identify eligible studies in English language writing from their inception to 30 of June 2019. The pooled Odds Ratios (OR), Relative Ratio (RR), and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were calculated as random effect estimates of association among studies. The findings of 10 studies showed an increased risk of uterine leiomyoma in the overweight and obese women compared to women with normal weight: RR=1.21 (95% CI: 1.12, 1.30) and OR=1.50 (95% CI: 1.29, 1.71) for overweight women and RR=1.34 (95% CI: 1.11, 1.57) and OR=1.99 (95% CI: 1.11, 2.87) for obese women. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Our meta-analysis suggests that obesity and overweight in women are associated with an increase in the risk of uterine leiomyoma. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Therefore, clinical attention to uterine leiomyoma should be more performed, because leiomyoma can be a source of mortality in women.","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116749311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Relationship Enrichment program (REP) on sexual dysfunction and Satisfaction of Females with Multiple Sclerosis-An Educational Study","authors":"N. Sayari, K. Vakilian, Z. Khalajinia, S. A. Hejazi, M. Vahedian","doi":"10.2174/1573404817666210811125138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404817666210811125138","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000 Improving sexual function in women with disability such as multiple sclerosis was aimed. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 Sexual dysfunction and the consequent low satisfaction is very common in females with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Relationship Enhancement Therapy (REP) on sexual function and satisfaction of females with MS. \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000the present study was an educational design with two groups, in which 44 females with MS participated and their spouses (N= 88) participated and randomly divided in two groups of intervention (N= 22 couples) and control (N= 22 couples). They signed written consent forms and were included in the project. The intervention group received the REP in six 90-minute sessions. The groups completed standard questionnaires of sexual dysfunction and sexual satisfaction in three stages of pretest-posttest and 3 months later. The Descriptive and inferential statistics (Two- way repeated measures ANOVA, chi-square, t-test and Mann-Whitney U test) were used to analyze data.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The results of analysis showed that there was a clinically significant difference between the scores of sexual dysfunction in different phases of the assessment between two groups (p <0.05). Also sexual satisfaction was higher in the intervention group vs. in the control (p <0.05). \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 according to the findings, marital enrichment program was effective in improvement of sexual function and sexual satisfaction of females with multiple sclerosis. It is recommended to healthcare providers to use enrichment alongside medical services to improve patients' sexual life.\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123814810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}