Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training on Revealing Sexual Function in Iranian Women with Breast Cancer

Bagherzadeh, Razieh; Sohrabineghad, Rezvan; Gharibi, Tayebeh; Mehboodi, Farkhondeh; Vahedparast, Hakimeh

doi:10.1007/s11195-020-09660-1

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“…There is a significant relationship between perceived stress and sexual function (Abedi et al, 2015). In the other study, Bagherzadeh et al (2021) reported the positive effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction training on revealing sexual dysfunction in women with breast cancer. It suggests that distress could be associated with sexual functioning and thus the psychological interventions aimed at stress could positively impact other aspects of functioning in other groups of cancer patients.…”

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A Pilot Study of Psychosexual Functioning and Communication in Women Treated for Advanced Stages of Cervical Cancer After the Diagnosis

2023

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Introduction The purpose of this pilot study was to examine relationships between body image, perceived stress, partner and patient-provider sexual communication, and sexual functioning in women with advanced stages of cervical cancer (CC) after the cancer diagnosis. Methods In this pilot study, cancer patients (n = 30) and healthy women (n = 30) were compared. A study was conducted from January to March 2022. Sexual functioning and its predictors were assessed using the 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (SCSES), the self-administered questionnaire contributing the patient-provider sexual communication, and the Body Esteem Scale (BES). The data was collected from January to June 2022. Results Women with cervical cancer after the diagnosis reported impaired sexual functioning, which was associated with self-efficacy in sexual communication, feeling comfortable discussing sexual issues with a healthcare provider, perceived stress, and body image. Compared to the control group, CC patients had significantly lower sexual functioning (mean 8.83 vs 19.23; p < 0.001). Conclusions Sexual functioning in women with CC is significantly impaired even after the diagnosis and is associated with psychosocial variables. The expanded study will include other predictors of sexual functioning and quality of life in women with CC on the larger group of patients. Policy Implications As cancer becomes a more chronic disease that affects even younger individuals, social policy should promote the sexuality issues in cancer patients, as it is an integral part of every person’s life, regardless of health status or age.

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A Pilot Study of Psychosexual Functioning and Communication in Women Treated for Advanced Stages of Cervical Cancer After the Diagnosis

2023

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“…Various intervention formats were used in these studies, with the majority involving face-to-face interactions (n = 12) (Abedini et al, 2020;de Almeida et al, 2020;Baucom et al, 2009;Esplen et al, 2018;Faghani & Ghaffari, 2016;Fatehi et al, 2019;Jalambadani et al, 2018;Jun et al, 2011;Nicolaisen et al, 2018;Rowland et al, 2009;Shayan et al, 2017;Zangeneh et al, 2019). Other formats were online (n = 1), combined face-to-face and online (n = 1) or telephone (n = 1) (Bagherzadeh et al, 2021;Hummel et al, 2017;Reese et al, 2019).…”

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“…Nevertheless, the effects of psychological interventions on the sexual function and satisfaction of women with breast cancer are mixed and inconclusive. Some studies reported that there were no significant improvements in sexual function after psychological interventions (Bagherzadeh et al, 2021;Esplen et al, 2018), whereas others showed significant improvements (Abedini et al, 2020;Baucom et al, 2009;Hummel et al, 2017) • Cancer care nurses will have a significant role in improving the sexual health of women with breast cancer.…”

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Psychological interventions for sexual function and satisfaction of women with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Xue

et al. 2022

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions for women with breast cancer on sexual function, sexual satisfaction, sexual relationships, sexual distress and sexual quality of life. Background Sexual dysfunction is common in women with breast cancer and seriously affects their quality of life and marital harmony. Several studies have explored the effects of psychological interventions related to sexual function of women with breast cancer, but results were inconclusive. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Method A search of PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, ClinicalTrials.gov. and Open Grey was conducted from inception to 9 May 2021. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data and conducted a quality appraisal of included studies using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklists. Results Fifteen studies involving 1307 participants were included. The current study showed that psychological interventions made statistically significant improvements in sexual function (SMD = 0.82; 95% CI = [0.43, 1.20]; p < .001), sexual satisfaction (SMD = 0.95; 95% CI = [0.19, 1.72]; p = .01), sexual relationships (SMD = 0.37; 95% CI = [0.15, 0.60]; p = .001) and sexual distress (MD = −5.05; 95% CI = [−7.88, −2.22]; p = .0005) of women with breast cancer. A subgroup analysis regarding the types of psychological interventions indicated that cognitive behavioural therapy and psychoeducational therapy were beneficial to sexual function and satisfaction, and psychosexual counselling could also improve sexual function. Conclusion Psychological interventions, especially psychoeducational therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, are effective for improving the sexual health of women with breast cancer. Relevance to clinical practice This current study provides evidence for the application of psychosexual interventions in women with breast cancer. Registration The study has been registered on the PROSPERO on 6 June 2021, with the registration number CRD42021253493.

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“…The study found out that those women experienced significant improvements in sex-related distress, sexual function, and mood; these results had sustained during the six-month follow-up [ 8 ]. In Iranian, women with breast cancer received eight-session MBSR, significant statistical improvements were noted in the intervention group for sexual desire ( P = 0.021) and arousal ( P = 0.021) [ 9 ]. However, few studies have focused on women with breast cancer in Asia and on how mindfulness intervention can improve their sexual function and alleviate their menopausal symptoms.…”

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Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on female sexual function and mental health in patients with breast cancer

Chang

Lin

Yeh

et al. 2022

Support Care Cancer

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Purpose There have been few studies using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to improve sexual function in Asian women with breast cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindfulness intervention on female sexual function, mental health, and quality of life in patients with breast cancer. Methods Fifty-one women with breast cancer were allocated into 6-week MBSR ( n =26) sessions or usual care ( n =25), without differences in group characteristics. The research tools included the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), and the EuroQol instrument (EQ-5D). The Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) was used to verify the foregoing scale. The effects of MBSR were evaluated by the differences between the post- and pre-intervention scores in each scale. Statistical analyses consisted of the descriptive dataset and Mann-Whitney ranked-pairs test. Results Although MBSR did not significantly improve sexual desire and depression in patients with breast cancer, MBSR could improve parts of female sexual function [i.e., Δarousal: 5.73 vs. -5.96, Δlubrication: 3.35 vs. -3.48, and Δsatisfaction: 8.48 vs. 1.76; all p <.005], with a range from small to medium effect sizes. A significantly benefits were found on mental health [Δanxiety: -10.92 vs.11.36 and Δstress: -10.96 vs.11.40; both p <.001], with large effect sizes, ranging from 0.75 to 0.87. Conclusion Our study revealed that MBSR can improve female sexual function and mental health except for sexual desire and depression in women with breast cancer. Medical staff can incorporate MBSR into clinical health education for patients with breast cancer to promote their overall quality of life.

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Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training on Revealing Sexual Function in Iranian Women with Breast Cancer

Cited by 14 publications

References 25 publications

A Pilot Study of Psychosexual Functioning and Communication in Women Treated for Advanced Stages of Cervical Cancer After the Diagnosis

A Pilot Study of Psychosexual Functioning and Communication in Women Treated for Advanced Stages of Cervical Cancer After the Diagnosis

Psychological interventions for sexual function and satisfaction of women with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on female sexual function and mental health in patients with breast cancer

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