Utilizing Electronic Modules to Educate on Sexual Health Practices During Pregnancy

Summary

This study looks at whether an interactive online education module can improve knowledge, comfort, and communication about sexual health during pregnancy. Many pregnant individuals experience changes in sexual function and intimacy but may feel uncomfortable discussing these topics or may have misconceptions about what is safe during pregnancy.

Participants who are pregnant and receiving routine prenatal care will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will complete an interactive, evidence-based educational module focused on sexual health and intimacy during pregnancy. The other group will review a standard educational article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) about sexual activity during pregnancy.

Participants will complete surveys before and after reviewing the educational material, as well as a follow-up survey two weeks later. These surveys will measure knowledge about sexual health during pregnancy, comfort discussing sexual concerns with healthcare providers, and sexual function. The goal of this study is to determine whether an interactive educational approach can better support pregnant individuals' understanding of sexual health and encourage open communication with healthcare providers during pregnancy.

Conditions

• Sexual Health Education During Pregnancy
• Communication About Sexual Health in Prenatal Care
• Sexual Function and Intimacy in Pregnancy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Standard ACOG Educational Article

A publicly available educational article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) titled "Is it Safe to Have Sex During Pregnancy?" providing general guidance on sexual activity during pregnancy

BEHAVIORAL

Interactive Sexual Health Educational Module

An interactive, web-based educational module designed to educate pregnant individuals on sexual function, intimacy, and safe sexual practices during pregnancy. The module addresses common myths, physiological changes, communication with partners and healthcare providers, and evidence-based guidance regarding sexual activity during pregnancy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The international society for the study of women's sexual health

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Loyola University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Mary Lynn, DO · Loyola University Chicago

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-05-31

Primary Completion

2027-02-28

Completion

2027-02-28

Countries

• United States

Study Locations