Mindfulness-Based Education on Sexual/Reproductive Health Stigma and Self-Esteem in Female University Students

NCT07383090 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 21764
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was conducted to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based education program on mindfulness level, reproductive and sexual health stigma, and self-esteem among young women.

Conditions

Mindfulness; Self Esteem; Sexual Health; Social Stigma

Keywords

Mindfulness; Sexual/reproductive health; Stigma; Self-esteem; Nursing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Score

  Total score from the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale. It consists of 15 items. Higher scores indicate higher levels of dispositional mindfulness.

  Baseline, Post-intervention (4th week), 1st-month follow-up, and 3rd-month follow-up

• Change in Young Women's Reproductive and Sexual Health Stigma Scale (YWRSHSS) Score

  Total score from the Young Women's Reproductive and Sexual Health Stigma Scale. It consists of 20 items. Scores range from 0 to 20, where higher scores indicate higher levels of perceived stigma

  Baseline, Post-intervention (4th week), 1st-month follow-up, and 3rd-month follow-up

• Change in Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) Score

  Total score from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Short Form). It consists of 20 items assessing self-worth. Higher scores represent more positive self-esteem.

  Baseline, Post-intervention (4th week), 1st-month follow-up, and 3rd-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness-Based Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group receive a mindfulness-based education program designed to increase awareness related to sexual and reproductive health, reduce stigma, and improve self-esteem. The program is delivered through structured educational sessions conducted over a defined period.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Education Program

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the control group do not receive any intervention and continue with their usual routine during the study period.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Education Program BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of a 4-week structured mindfulness-based education program. Participants in the experimental group attend one 60-minute session per week. The program covers mindfulness meditation, body scan techniques, and cognitive exercises focused on reducing sexual/reproductive health stigma and enhancing self-esteem

Also known as: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness-Based Education Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Only female participants are eligible for the study as it focuses on young women's reproductive health stigma
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Female students aged 18 years and older
• Enrolled in a vocational school of health services
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Fluent in speaking and understanding Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Female students pursuing a second university degree
• Students currently receiving mindfulness training or sexual health education outside of the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• EDA OZYON ETLI: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Beykent University.

Istanbul, Beylikduzu, 34528, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Lee SH, Cho SJ. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depressive Disorders. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2021;1305:295-310. doi: 10.1007/978-981-33-6044-0_16.

  PMID: 33834406 BACKGROUND

Related Links

• PubMed

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social Stigma; Coitus

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social Behavior; Behavior; Sexual Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mindfulness; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

• Emel E EGE, Prof. Dr.

  Necmettin Erbakan University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Blinding was applied for the statistician and in the reporting process.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 5, 2026
• First Posted: February 3, 2026
• Study Start: November 27, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 19, 2025
• Study Completion: April 17, 2025
• Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, ICF
• Time Frame: Data will be available after the study results are published and for a period of up to 5 years.
• Access Criteria: Researchers must provide a clear research objective and sign a data access agreement.

Locations

TU (1)