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Our Focus<\/div>\n

Program Mission<\/h2>\n

The Sexual, Reproductive, and Mental (SRM) Health Disparities Program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University focuses on the intersection of sexual, reproductive, and mental health in minoritized and marginalized populations, both domestically and internationally. We aim to (1) identify psychosocial barriers to optimal sexual and reproductive health, (2) develop and\/or adapt interventions that mitigate the influence of these barriers among populations at risk for poor sexual and reproductive health, and (3) implement and sustain these interventions. We seek to continue and grow our collaborations with international and local research teams to maintain these interventions across health systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Current Research<\/div>\n

Ongoing & Upcoming Projects<\/h2>\n

Our current projects span sexual, reproductive, and mental health research in the United States and internationally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Domestic Projects<\/h3>\n

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Boston, MA, USA<\/div>\n

eSense TRANScend<\/h3>\n

Adapting and testing a sexual function intervention for trans women<\/strong>
\nKenneth H. Mayer Fellowship, funded by The Fenway Institute<\/p>\n

PI:<\/strong> Dr. Amelia Stanton<\/p>\n

eSense TRANScend is an online sexual wellbeing intervention based in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapy, adapted to meet the unique sexual health needs of trans women. eSense TRANScend was adapted from eSense, guided by feedback from trans women in our community. The project is currently recruiting trans women to test whether eSense TRANScend is feasible and acceptable in improving sexual wellbeing. Participants will be compensated for their time.<\/p>\n

Interested in participating?<\/strong>
\nEmail esensetranscend@fenwayhealth.org <\/a>or learn more here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
\nView study aims<\/summary>\n
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