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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.

Background: Perinatal depression can result in short-and long-term adverse effects for women and their children if untreated. Psychological interventions, the preferred treatment for most women with perinatal depression, can also be provided online.Aims: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of Internetbased psychological interventions and to evaluate their effectiveness in the treatment of perinatal depression. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted of six databases, including CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library and PsycINFO.Depression and anxiety, which were the primary and secondary results of this search, were presented as standardised mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). This review was conducted according to the PRISMA checklist. Results: Thirteen studies involving 2158 perinatal women were included. Content, method, duration and frequency of Internet-based psychological interventions were varied. Participants indicated a high rate of satisfaction with these interventions; participants' dropout rates ranged from 2.6% to 60.8%. Meta-analysis demonstrated that Internet-based psychological interventions improved perinatal depression (SMD = −0.72, CI = [−1.02, −0.42], p < .01) and anxiety symptoms (SMD = −0.52, CI = [−0.73, −0.30], p < .01), with heterogeneity of 86% and 59%, respectively. Conclusions: Internet-based psychological interventions are considered as convenient and effective alternative treatment for perinatal depression and anxiety. In the future, additional studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of these interventions on the mental health of perinatal women and the effects on the growth and development of infants while controlling for the dropout rate.