Effect of Back Massage on ınfertılıty Stress, Sexual satısfactıon and marrıage Harmony ın ınfertılıty Couples

July 18, 2024 updated by: Emine Özge AVCI, TC Erciyes University

This study aimed to investigate the effect of back massage on infertility stress, sexual satisfaction and marital harmony in infertile couples.

It aims to answer the question "Does back massage increase sexual satisfaction and marital harmony in infertile couples?" They will apply infertile chirt back massage and then answer survey questions about sexual satisfaction and marital harmony.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant despite regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for 12 months. Infertility can cause decreased sexual satisfaction, deterioration of marital harmony and separation in couples. Massage with contact and touch can increase harmony between couples, reduce stress and contribute to increased sexual satisfaction. This study aimed to investigate the effect of back massage on infertility stress, sexual satisfaction and marital harmony in infertile couples.

The couples included in the study were divided into two groups: study and control groups. All patients completed the demographic information scale, The COMPI Coping Strategy Scales, Golombok Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale and Marital Adjustment Scale. Back massage was taught to the couples in the study group and the spouses were allowed to perform back massage during the infertility treatment. No intervention was applied in the control group. A month later, the COMPI Coping Strategy Scales, Golombok Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale and Marital Adjustment Scale were repeated on the fences. Mann Whitney u test, ki kare test and wilxon test used to analyze data.

Marital harmony and sexual satisfaction were found to be higher and stress levels were lower in couples who received back massage.

As a result, it has been shown that back massage has positive effects on infertility stress, sexual satisfaction and marital harmony in infertile couples.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

48

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Kayseri, Turkey, 38000
        • Erciyes Üniversitei

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Being 18 years or older, Being diagnosed with infertility, Being married and spouses living together, Being literate, There is no mental or psychological disorder/disability that would affect understanding and perception, Not having a problem that prevents massage (must not be an extremity amputee, should not have a fracture or dislocation, should not have an open wound)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable to communicate,
  • Couples who do not want to participate in the research will not be included in the research.
  • Those who have conditions that prevent massage (those with fever, wounds on their backs, individuals with tumors, the presence of an incomprehensible mass, those with orthopedic disorders, etc.) Exclusion Criteria for the Control Group
  • Individuals who cannot be contacted and do not want to participate in the research will not be included in the research.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: study group
People in this group applied back massage
Other: back massage
back massage
Other: control group
People in this group did not apply back massage
Other: no ıntervention
no ıntervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
İnfertility stress scale for measuring infertility stres
Time Frame: 2 mouths
It is a scale developed by Schmidt (2006) to evaluate the stress experienced by infertile couples. The scale is a four-point Likert type (1: not at all, 4: very much), consists of 3 dimensions and 14 items.
2 mouths
Marital Adjustment Scale
Time Frame: 2 mounths
The scale not only measures general marital satisfaction or quality, but also evaluates relationship style on issues such as expression of emotions, family budget, agreement or disagreement on issues such as sexuality and social rules, leisure activities, conflict resolution, and trust.
2 mounths
Golumbuok Rust Sexual Satisfaction Scale
Time Frame: 2 Mounths
The scale is a measurement tool to evaluate the quality of sexual intercourse and sexual dysfunctions. The total score obtained gives a general idea about the quality of sexual functions, and the subscale scores provide more detailed information about the aspects of the relationship. There are two separate forms prepared for men and women, each consisting of 28 items.
2 Mounths

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
COMPI coping with infertility stress scale
Time Frame: 2 mouths
The scale, developed to measure coping strategies with certain stressors related to infertility, consists of 19 items. In the scale, items 1 to 17 are evaluated on a 4-point Likert scale, and items 18 and 19 are evaluated on a 3-point scale.
2 mouths

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

TC Erciyes University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: emine özge avcı, TC Erciyes University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 26, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 20, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

November 20, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 4, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 18, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 18, 2024

Last Verified

July 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0000000 (Other Identifier: Rheumatology Research Foundation)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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