Role of Body Image in the Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Sexuality and Sexual Stress

NCT07132359 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: GAUN-EBE-EKD-04
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 422
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Sexual activity is negatively affected during pregnancy. In addition process of adapting to the changes in the pregnant woman's body negatively affects her psychology. Therefore, pregnant woman's perception of her body image can lead to sexual stress. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of body image perception in the relationship between pregnant women's attitudes toward sexuality and their sexual stress. The study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women.

Conditions

Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)

Keywords

Body image; attitude toward sexuality; sexual stress; pregnancy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• "Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy Scale"

  It was conducted with 422 pregnant women. Their written and verbal consent was obtained. The Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy: The scale consists of 34 items and three sub-dimensions. The score range of the scale is 34-170. An increase in the scale total score indicates that attitudes toward sexuality during pregnancy are positive.

  3 months

• The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised

  The scale consists of 13 items to evaluate different aspects of distress related to sexual activity in women. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0, and the highest is 52. Higher scores indicate higher levels of sexual distress.

  3 months

• The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale

  The scale consists of 18 items and three sub-dimensions: pregnancy appearance, concerns about weight gain, and physical burden of pregnancy. The score range of the scale is 20-100.As the score increases, the level of dissatisfaction with the perceived body image also increases.

  3 months

Interventions

The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale OTHER

During the study, the purpose of the study was explained to the pregnant women, and it was stated that participation in the study was completely voluntary and that they could leave the study at any time, and their written and verbal consent was obtained (Informed Consent Form). Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study filled out the data collection forms individually.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The population of the study consisted of pregnant women over the age of 20 who presented to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic. During the study, 440 pregnant women were reached. Twelve of them dropped out of the study, and six preferred to have their follow-up at a different hospital; therefore, they were not included in the study. Eventually, the study sample consisted of 422 pregnant women.

You may qualify if:

• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Having no communication problems
• Being at the ≥10th weeks of gestation
• Scoring ≥11.5 on the Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised

You may not qualify if:

• Refusing to participate in the study
• Having been diagnosed with a sexual dysfunction before pregnancy
• Having psychological health problems according to medical records

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Gaziantep: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Batuhan Karasin F, Yilmaz T. Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of BUMPs and its relationship with prenatal attachment. J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2025 Jan;43(1):62-75. doi: 10.1080/02646838.2023.2217718. Epub 2023 Jun 5.

  PMID: 37272411 BACKGROUND

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asisstant Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 25, 2025
• First Posted: August 20, 2025
• Study Start: June 25, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2024
• Study Completion: March 15, 2025
• Last Updated: August 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

TU (1)