Effectiveness of Educational Program Based on PRECEDE Model on Improving Sexual Function among Diabetic Women

Abstract

A quasi-experimental study aimed to study the effect of an educational program based on the PRECEDE model on improving sexual function among diabetic women. Study was conducted at diabetic outpatient clinic at Ain shams university hospital. A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit one hundred seventy six (176) women with type II diabetes those were randomly divided into two equal groups. Data collected through three tools: 1st tool PRECEDE model questionnaire, 2nd tool Female Sexual Function Index and 3rd tool ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale. Results: the study showed no statistical significant difference between control and intervention group regarding marital satisfaction and total score of female sexual function at base line assessment (p=0.317, p=0.945 respectively). While, there was highly statistical significant difference between control and intervention group regarding marital satisfaction and total score of female sexual function after intervention (p=0.001, p=0.001 respectively). Conclusion: The findings confirm the effectiveness of an educational program based on the PRECEDE model on improving sexual function among diabetic women. Recommendations: in the light of the previous results of the study the researchers recommended the following: application of educational program based on PRECEDE model for diabetic women in all available diabetic clinic or center to improve women's sexual function.