Effect of mindfulness on sexual self-efficacy and sexual satisfaction among Iranian postmenopausal women: a quasi-experimental study

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

Menopause with anatomical, physiological, and psychological changes can affect sexual satisfaction and consequently the quality of life.

Aims

The study sought to evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based counseling on sexual self-efficacy and sexual satisfaction among Iranian postmenopausal women.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 110 women who were assigned to an intervention group (n = 55) and a control group (n = 55). The intervention group received 8 sessions of mindfulness-based training and daily mindfulness exercises. Data collection tools included questionnaires of demographics and midwifery, sexual self-efficacy, and sexual satisfaction. They were completed before and 8 weeks after the intervention. The collected

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318424 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature