Affiliation:
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
Abstract
Introduction The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still affecting individuals all over the world. Restrictions resulting from lifestyle changes have been demonstrated to cause mental and sexual health issues. Objectives This research was performed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on female sexual function in Egypt and also to assess the knowledge and information for those with sexual dysfunction before and after the administration of nursing guidelines. Methods A quasi-experimental research design was carried out for women diagnosed with positive COVID-19 at Isolation Hospital in Heart and Chest Hospital-Zagazig University. The study comprised a purposive sample of 496 women who were active COVID-19 patients. A structured interviewing form and a female sexual function index would be utilized to collect data. The nursing guidelines were designed by the researcher and given to women with positive COVID-19 after assessment of their knowledge and information concerning sexual health during this pandemic. Results According to the findings of this study, the incidence of normal sexual function and sexual dysfunction was 62.7% and 37.3%, respectively. Nearly half of the participating women (46.7%) were 25–34 years of age. 63.7% of them were residing in rural areas. Before guidelines administration: poor knowledge (23.5%), fair knowledge (68.4%), and good knowledge (8.1%); and after intervention: poor knowledge (0.0%), fair knowledge (29.4%), and good knowledge (70.6%) were recorded. Conclusion Women with sexual dysfunction had statistically higher accurate information following the administration of nursing guidelines regarding sexual function.