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Table 4 Comparison of the mean total score of sexual function and its dimensions in three periods

From: The effectiveness of group problem-solving therapy on women's sexual function and satisfaction after mastectomy surgery

Dimensions of FSFI

Before intervention (baseline)

(Mean ± SD)

Immediately after intervention

(Mean ± SD)

One month after intervention (follow-up)

(Mean ± SD)

F

P*

Total score

18.37 ± 8.35

20.88 ± 7.67

22.95 ± 5.79

20.53

 < 0.001

Sexual desire

2.98 ± 0.67

2.99 ± 0.68

3.11 ± 0.71

15.96

 < 0.001

Sexual arousal

2.98 ± 1.30

3.22 ± 1.04

4.43 ± 0.98

6.98

 < 0.003

Lubrication

2.91 ± 1.47

3.36 ± 1.32

4.02 ± 0.99

24.02

 < 0.001

Orgasm

3.24 ± 1.78

3.81 ± 1.36

4.08 ± 0.96

10.39

 < 0.001

Satisfaction

3.39 ± 1.67

3.90 ± 1.54

4.07 ± 1.02

11.63

 < 0.001

Pain

3.18 ± 2.08

3.60 ± 1.73

3.24 ± 1.14

10.51

 < 0.001

  1. *P < 0.05 shows the statistical test of a significant difference in the three periods