Sexual dysfunction in women who have experienced cancer
- Research Opportunity
- PhD students, Masters by Research
- Department / Centre
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Location
- Royal Women’s Hospital
Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
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Dr Michelle Peate | mpeate@unimelb.edu.au | +61383453792 | Personal web page |
Co-supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
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Dr Jennifer Marino | jennifer.marino@unimelb.edu.au | +61383453718 | Personal web page |
Summary Sexual problems are a common and distressing effect of cancer and its treatment. Sexual dysfunction affects the majority of female survivors of breast and colorectal cancer, the most common cancers in women. We take a biopsychosocial approach to research measuring and treating sexual problems in this population.
Project Details
Sexual problems are a common and distressing effect of cancer and its treatment. Sexual dysfunction affects the majority of female survivors of breast and colorectal cancer, the most common cancers in women. We take a biopsychosocial approach to research measuring and treating sexual problems in this population. In this context, in addition to considering student-initiated proposals in this research area, we offer an opportunity to undertake qualitative research describing the experiences of health professionals treating these problems. Another project will concern the feasibility and acceptability of distance health technology among physical therapists who treat sexual problems caused by pelvic floor dysfunction in this population.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Cancer in Medicine, Women's Health
Research Opportunities
PhD students, Masters by Research
Students who are interested in joining this project will need to consider their elegibility as well as other requirements before contacting the supervisor of this research
Key Contact
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Department / Centre
Research Node
Royal Women’s HospitalMDHS Research library
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