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IRCT20251230068498N1 IRCT 2026-01-08 Shahroud University of Medical Sciences The effect of sexual health counseling with an emotion-focused approach on sexual self-control and desire for marriage of female students The effect of sexual health counseling with an emotion-focused approach on sexual self-control and desire for marriage of female students 2026-02-01 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/88434 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Prevention, Randomization description: For the initial randomization, the students are categorized by semester. The first class includes students in semesters two and four, and the second class includes students in semesters three and five. One of these two classes will be selected by drawing lots using a random number table (under the supervision of a statistical consultant) as the intervention group and the other class as the control group. Then, within each class (intervention and control), samples are selected through stratified random sampling. N/A Sexual health and readiness for marriage. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention in this study is based on group counseling with an emotion-focused approach and aims to promote sexual self-control and desire for marriage, and is held in the form of 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions over a two-month period. :Each session is held interactively, based on exploring emotional experiences, internalization exercises, cognitive restructuring, teaching basic concepts, group discussion, and interpersonal exercises. The meeting atmosphere is created with an emphasis on psychological safety, empathy, acceptance without judgment, and respect for individual boundaries. In each session, the counselor regulates the dialogue between group members, facilitates the expression of emotions, and guides internal exercises such as the "two-chair" technique, mindfulness, or personal narrative. At the beginning of each session, the assignment from the previous session is reviewed, and at the end, exercises appropriate to the goals of the session are given to the participants. Intervention 2: Control group: They receive no intervention. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: All data is potentially shareable after de-identifying individuals. When: 12 months after results are published To whom: Researchers working in scientific and academic institutions Conditions: Can be used according to the rules and conditions of Shahrood University of Medical Sciences Where to obtain: Najmeh Soltanzadeh Email: najmesoltanzadeh0542@gmail.com How to obtain: Written request, approval from the project manager and project partners Comments:
public Najmeh Soltanzadeh Torbati
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Shahrud Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3614773943 +98 23 3239 5054 najmesoltanzadeh0542@gmail.com Shahroud University of Medical Sciences scientific Najmeh Soltanzadeh Torbati
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Shahrud Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3614773943 +98 23 3239 5054 najmesoltanzadeh0542@gmail.com Shahroud University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) having informed consent being single being a third to sixth semester undergraduate student no limit no limit Female Receiving similar training or counseling having a self-reported physical illness affecting sexual function a serious mental illness (such as psychotic disorders; schizophrenia or severe depression) failing to participate in the study Z70.3 Counseling related to combined concerns regarding sexual attitude, behavior and orientation Behavior N/A Intervention group: The intervention in this study is based on group counseling with an emotion-focused approach and aims to promote sexual self-control and desire for marriage, and is held in the form of 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions over a two-month period. :Each session is held interactively, based on exploring emotional experiences, internalization exercises, cognitive restructuring, teaching basic concepts, group discussion, and interpersonal exercises. The meeting atmosphere is created with an emphasis on psychological safety, empathy, acceptance without judgment, and respect for individual boundaries. In each session, the counselor regulates the dialogue between group members, facilitates the expression of emotions, and guides internal exercises such as the "two-chair" technique, mindfulness, or personal narrative. At the beginning of each session, the assignment from the previous session is reviewed, and at the end, exercises appropriate to the goals of the session are given to the participants Control group: They receive no intervention. Sexual self-control. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Jafari Sexual self-control Questionnaire. Desire for Marriage. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Heidari and Pour's desire for Marriage Questionnaire. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences Approved 2025-12-27 Ethics committee of Shahrud University of Medical Sciences Shahroud, Haftom Tir Square - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences and Health Services shahrud Semnan Iran (Islamic Republic of)