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SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA: PERMISSION, LIMITED INFORMATION, SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS, INTENSIVE THERAPY (PLISSIT) AS A SOLUTION

Olugbenga Oladapo AYENA1*, Nelson Aderemi OYEWO1
1 Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo
* Corresponding author: ayenaaa@eauedoyo.edu.ng
Published: Jun, 2026
Pages: 101-108
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Abstract

The study assessed the effectiveness of the PLISSIT model in managing female sexual dysfunction (FSD) amonguniversity students in Nigeria. The study employed a prospective cohort design, involving 400 students from auniversity in Nigeria. The population consisted of female university students, with a sample of 400 participantsselected using a systematic sampling technique. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was usedto assess FSD, with a score ≤26.55 indicating FSD. The FSFI has been validated and shown to be reliable inassessing FSD, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.911. Results in hypothesis 1 revealed that there is a significantprevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among female university students in Nigeria. Results in hypothesis2 revealed that the PLISSIT model has a significant positive effect on sexual function (SMD: 1.677; 95% CI0.668, 2.686; P <0> 0.05) and quality of sexual life scores between the PLISSIT and EX-PLISSITgroups and the comparison groups. Results in hypothesis 3 revealed that the interaction term (PLISSIT model xAge) is significant (B = 0.551, t = 6.65, p < 0.001). Furthermore, results in hypothesis 3 revealed that theinteraction term (PLISSIT model x Relationship Status) is significant (B = 0.833, t = 3.422, p = 0.00084). Theresearchers recommend integrating the PLISSIT model into university services, training healthcare providers, andconducting awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and promote open discussions about sexual health.

Keywords

Female sexual dysfunction PLISSIT model Nigerian university students Counselling Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).

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How to Cite

AYENA, O. O., & OYEWO, N. A. (2026). SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA: PERMISSION, LIMITED INFORMATION, SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS, INTENSIVE THERAPY (PLISSIT) AS A SOLUTION. Journal of Educational Research and Development, 21(1), 101-108.

O. O. AYENA, and N. A. OYEWO, "SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA: PERMISSION, LIMITED INFORMATION, SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS, INTENSIVE THERAPY (PLISSIT) AS A SOLUTION," Journal of Educational Research and Development, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 101-108, June 2026.

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