Trial reportBMC pregnancy and childbirth2022
The effect of virtual cognitive-behavioral sexual counseling on sexual function and sexual intimacy in pregnant women: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
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- Non-pharmacologic therapies for treating sexual dysfunction during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Pooled it
- The relationship between pregnancy risk perception and attitudes toward sexuality during pregnancy among pregnant women in Türkiye: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Midwives and Obstetricians/Gynecologists on Sexual Activity During Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
- The effect of counseling based on sexual health model on sexual function and dysfunctional sexual beliefs in primigravida women: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Assessing the impact of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on sexual dysfunction: A systematic review protocol.PloS one · 2025Article
- Impact of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Sexual Dysfunction of Women in Reproductive Age: A Systematic Review.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2024Article
- Relationship among fear of childbirth, sexual quality of life, and depression during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
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aimPregnancy is associated with numerous physical and psychological changes and affects the sexual function of couples. Since the root of many marital problems lies in the quality of the relationship and sexual function, the present study investigates the effect of virtual cognitive-behavioral sexual counseling on pregnant women's sexual function and intimacy. METHODS & MATERIALS: This study is a randomized clinical trial, and 80 pregnant women aged 18 to 35 years and in 16-24 weeks of pregnancy were assigned to two intervention and control groups based on randomized blocks from June 2021 to July 2021. The control group received routine prenatal care, but the intervention group, in addition to routine prenatal care, underwent virtual counseling with a cognitive-behavioral approach during eight sessions of 90 minutes. Data were collected using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and sexual intimacy questionnaire. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis.
resultsThe comparison of mean scores of sexual function and intimacy in the two groups before the intervention was not statistically significant with each other. However, after the intervention, the mean scores of sexual function and intimacy in the intervention group were significantly increased compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The effect size of the intervention was 0.52 for sexual function and 0.272 for sexual intimacy.
conclusionVirtual cognitive-behavioral counseling can be used as an effective treatment to promote sexual function and intimacy of women during pregnancy.
trial registrationIRCT20161230031662N10. Registry date: 21/06/2021.
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