Utilizing Electronic Modules to Educate on Sexual Health Practices During Pregnancy

Conditions

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

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

FEMALE

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Standard ACOG Educational Article — BEHAVIORAL
  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
• Interactive Sexual Health Educational Module — BEHAVIORAL
  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.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date

May 31, 2026

Status verified

Apr 2026

Primary completion

Feb 28, 2027

Completion

Feb 28, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment

100 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Arms

• Experimental: Arm 1: Interactive Educational Module
  Participants assigned to this arm will complete a pre-test survey, review an interactive, evidence-based online educational module focused on sexual health, intimacy, and common misconceptions during pregnancy, and then complete an immediate post-test survey. A follow-up survey will be completed two weeks later.
• Active Comparator: Arm 2: Standard Educational Article
  Participants assigned to this arm will complete a pre-test survey, review a standard educational article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on sexual activity during pregnancy, and then complete an immediate post-test survey. A follow-up survey will be completed two weeks later.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Sexual Health Knowledge During Pregnancy [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-test), immediately post-intervention, and 2 weeks post-intervention ]

Central Contacts

• Mary Lynn, DO
  708-327-1450
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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