Journal of Education and Health Promotion

Abstract BACKGROUND: Sexual function is affected by many psychological factors and emotions. The
impact of emotion management varies in different fertility situationsThis can affect women’s sexual
function. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual function
and emotional intelligence and its components based on fertility status in women referring to health
centers in Yazd.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is a correlational study that was performed on
165 women with inclusion criteria and referred to 4 selected health centers in Yazd in 2017. The
study tools include demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index sexual function, and
Bar‑On emotional intelligence. The fertility status of women in the present study included a history of
infertility, number of children, and history of abortion. The analysis was performed using descriptive
statistical methods and analytical tests with SPSS software version 18.
RESULTS: The mean score of all components of emotional intelligence except the components of
self‑expression, independence, and emotional self‑awareness and also the total score of emotional
intelligence infertile people was significantly higher than infertile people (P < 0.05). Regarding
the relationship between emotional intelligence and sexual function in terms of fertility variables,
a significant correlation was observed between the mean scores of all components of emotional
intelligence except interpersonal relationships, flexibility, responsibility, empathy, and self‑expression
with sexual performance score in fertile individuals.(P = 0.000).
CONCLUSION: As a result, it is suggested that the institutions in charge of women’s affairs try to
increase emotional intelligence and improve women’s sexual function by holding workshops and
classes for women, especially in women with infertility, childlessness, and history of abortion.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Maternal attachment to the fetus is a term used to describe the emotional relationship
between mother and fetus. This emotional connection increases during pregnancy and is reflected
in her feelings, perceptions, and behaviors. Mindfulness is important as one of the factors affecting
the mental health of people during pregnancy. Therefore, the present study was conducted to
determine the relationship between the dimensions of mindfulness and maternal attachment to the
fetus during pregnancy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was performed on 500 pregnant mothers referred
to health centers affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The samples were entered into
the study by available sampling method and if they had inclusion criteria and no exclusion criteria.
The research instruments were the Fetal Attachment Questionnaire and the Bauer Mindfulness
Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software version 22.
RESULTS: The results of the data showed that there was no significant relationship between the
overall score of mindfulness and the overall score of maternal attachment to the fetus (P = 0.62).
While from the dimensions of mindfulness such as “action with awareness” there was a significant
negative relationship (P = 0.03) with maternal attachment to the fetus and a significant positive
relationship “observation” with maternal attachment to the fetus (P = 0.03).
CONCLUSION: According to the results of this study, there is a relationship between maternal
attachment to the fetus during pregnancy and a number of dimensions of mindfulness. For this
purpose, since mindfulness can increase the mother’s interactions with the fetus, and this interaction
begins during pregnancy and with the mother’s attachment to the fetus, it is important to pay attention
to this.