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New counseling model aims to boost postpartum sexual quality of life

NCT ID NCT05796180

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a specific type of sexual health counseling, called the BETTER model, can improve the sexual quality of life for women after giving birth. Sixty first-time mothers who had vaginal deliveries were randomly assigned to receive either the counseling or standard care. Researchers measured sexual function and satisfaction using questionnaires to see if the counseling made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sexual health counseling based on the BETTER model
What this could lead to
If successful, this counseling approach could help new mothers improve their sexual well-being after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The primary scale is still under development, limiting reliability.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primiparous, * Weeks of gestation 37 weeks and over, * Who had a singleton pregnancy, * Having a sexual partner/partner, * Having started sexual intercourse before starting training, * Without a diagnosed chronic disease (DM, HT, Heart disease, etc.), * Labour week 37 weeks and over * 18 years or older, * Able to speak and understand Turkish, Exclusion Criteria: * Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale score of 12 and above, * To have received training on sexual health and family planning in a hospital or other health institution other than discharge training,

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Conditions

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Behavior Sexuality

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Health knowledge, attitudes, practice Sexuality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lokman Hekim Etlik Hospital

    Ankara, Keçiören, Turkey (Türkiye)

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