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Evaluating the Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (Mbct) on Sexual Function and Sexual Self-Efficacy of Postpartum Women: A Systematic Review Publisher



Erfanifar E1 ; Abbaspoor Z1 ; Khaksar Boldaji S2 ; Mortezapoor M2 ; Hosseini P3 ; Saremi G4 ; Naderi M5 ; Sokhanvaran S6 ; Moghimi S7 ; Javadzadeh M8
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  1. 1. Department of Midwifery, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran

Source: Sexuality and Disability Published:2024


Abstract

This review aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on sexual performance and sexual self-efficacy of postpartum women. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies published between 2016 and 2023. The quality assessment of the selected studies was performed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) tool. Data extraction and synthesis were conducted to summarize the results of the included studies. A total of 12 studies were included in this systematic review. The studies selected for this review were interventional (n = 9) and review studies (n = 3). Quality assessment in most studies showed medium to high quality. The results demonstrated that MBCT interventions have a positive effect on the sexual performance and sexual self-efficacy of postpartum women. Improvements in libido, arousal, psychosis, orgasm and overall sexual satisfaction were reported after MBCT intervention. Moreover, the interventions increased postpartum women’s self-efficacy in sexual relationships and communication. The results also showed that MBCT interventions have a promising effect on improving sexual performance and sexual self-efficacy in postpartum women. Incorporating MBCT into postpartum care may help address the sexual health concerns that this population faces. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
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