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NCT Number: NCT07132359

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Women (Between 18 to 50 Years Old)

Age range

20 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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. Data collection tools included a "Personal Information Form," the "Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy," the "Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised" and the "Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale."

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. "Attitude Scale toward Sexuality during Pregnancy Scale"

    Time frame: 3 months

    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.

  2. The Female Sexual Distress Scale-Revised

    Time frame: 3 months

    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. The Body Understanding Measure for Pregnancy Scale

    Time frame: 3 months

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Gaziantep

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Mediating Role of Body Image Perception in the Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Attitudes Toward Sexuality and Their Sexual Stress

Acronym: pregnancy

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 20, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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