Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model

BackgroundMarital satisfaction plays a critical role in fostering healthy relationships between couples, with sexual satisfaction being a key determinant. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention based on the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills (IMB) model on the s...

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Main Authors: Naseh Ghaderi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ghofranipour
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1533261/full
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description BackgroundMarital satisfaction plays a critical role in fostering healthy relationships between couples, with sexual satisfaction being a key determinant. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention based on the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills (IMB) model on the sexual satisfaction of Iranian married men.Materials and methodsA quasi-experimental study was conducted among 100 married men in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which received an online educational program, or the control group, which did not receive any structured education. The intervention utilized multimedia content, including videos, infographics, and interactive materials, to address three key domains: information, motivation, and behavioral skills related to sexual satisfaction. Data were collected through three validated instruments: the Sexual Health Questionnaire (based on the IMB model), the Male Sexual Function Scale, and Larson’s Sexual Satisfaction Scale. Assessments were conducted at baseline (pre-test) and 16 weeks after the intervention (post-test).ResultsSignificant improvements were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group across all (IMB) model constructs and sexual satisfaction measures (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe educational intervention based on the (IMB) model, delivered through an online multimedia platform, was effective in enhancing sexual satisfaction among the participants. This highlights the value of theory-driven, digitally delivered health education programs in improving men’s sexual health.
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spelling doaj-art-cbbd9ca0fae44fd296913d97ece110dc2025-08-20T01:51:54ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-05-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15332611533261Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills modelNaseh Ghaderi0Naseh Ghaderi1Fatemeh Zarei2Fazlollah Ghofranipour3Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, IranDepartment of Health Education and Promotion, Boukan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Boukan, IranDepartment of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, IranDepartment of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, IranBackgroundMarital satisfaction plays a critical role in fostering healthy relationships between couples, with sexual satisfaction being a key determinant. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention based on the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills (IMB) model on the sexual satisfaction of Iranian married men.Materials and methodsA quasi-experimental study was conducted among 100 married men in Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which received an online educational program, or the control group, which did not receive any structured education. The intervention utilized multimedia content, including videos, infographics, and interactive materials, to address three key domains: information, motivation, and behavioral skills related to sexual satisfaction. Data were collected through three validated instruments: the Sexual Health Questionnaire (based on the IMB model), the Male Sexual Function Scale, and Larson’s Sexual Satisfaction Scale. Assessments were conducted at baseline (pre-test) and 16 weeks after the intervention (post-test).ResultsSignificant improvements were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group across all (IMB) model constructs and sexual satisfaction measures (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe educational intervention based on the (IMB) model, delivered through an online multimedia platform, was effective in enhancing sexual satisfaction among the participants. This highlights the value of theory-driven, digitally delivered health education programs in improving men’s sexual health.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1533261/fullsexual satisfactionmarital relationshipsexuality educationMen’s healthIMB model
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Frontiers in Public Health
sexual satisfaction
marital relationship
sexuality education
Men’s health
IMB model
title Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model
title_full Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model
title_fullStr Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model
title_full_unstemmed Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model
title_short Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model
title_sort educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of iranian men application of the information motivation and behavioral skills model
topic sexual satisfaction
marital relationship
sexuality education
Men’s health
IMB model
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