Improved Sexual Function and Decreased Blood Glucose Levels in Women with Diabetes Mellitus Using Mindfulness Therapy

Background: Sexual dysfunction in women receives less attention and is even considered taboo in Indonesia. The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women globally shows that an estimated 30-50% experience sexual dysfunction. Sexual health is an important parameter in family components. Identification of sexual dysfunction in women with diabetes mellitus is one of the very essential things that must be handled immediately and further provided by nurses. Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect of mindfulness therapy on sexual dysfunction and blood glucose levels in women with diabetes mellitus. Methods: The research design used in this study is experiment research with two-group pretest and posttest design with control. The sample was selected using purposive sampling. To determine the minimum sample size for statistical testing, G Power was used, resulting in a total sample of 24 respondents. The research instrument with female sexual function index questionnaire and observation sheet questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using T-test Dependent and Repeated Measure ANOVA. Results: The results using analysis Dependent T Test, it shows a difference in the average sexual function and blood glucose levels in the intervention group with P value of 0.000. The results of the Repeated Measure ANOVA test showed a significant average increase in sexual function in the fourth week of measurement in 3.108, and an average decrease in blood glucose levels in the fourth week of measurement in 113,000 mg/dl. Conclusion: Mindfulness intervention can improve sexual function and decrease blood glucose levels in women with diabetes mellitus.