ArticleDiscover mental health2026
Mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy improves sexual quality of life and reduces sexual distress in pregnant women.
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objectivePregnancy is accompanied by numerous physical and psychological changes that can affect sexual quality of life and increase sexual distress in women. Identifying effective interventions to address these issues is essential. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexual distress and sexual quality of life in pregnant women.
methodsIn this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 84 pregnant women (20-35 weeks of gestation) were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 40) or a control group (n = 41) using a block design. The intervention group participated in seven weekly sessions of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F) questionnaire, and the Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS).
resultAt baseline, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in demographic characteristics, sexual distress, or sexual quality of life. Repeated measures analysis showed significant improvements in the intervention group compared with the control group in overall sexual quality of life and its dimensions (psychosexual feelings, sexual and relationship satisfaction, self-worthlessness, and sexual repression). Sexual distress scores were also significantly reduced in the intervention group after the intervention and at follow-up. DISCUSSION: Mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be an effective approach for enhancing sexual quality of life and reducing sexual distress in pregnant women. Integrating this intervention into prenatal care services may help promote the overall well-being of expectant mothers.
trial registrationThis study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (IR.AJUMS.REC.1399.135) and registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20200901048581N1) on September 21, 2020.
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