Project 415550
Improving treatment for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder in women through the application of the Approach-Avoidance Motivation Model
Improving treatment for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder in women through the application of the Approach-Avoidance Motivation Model
Project Information
| Study Type: | Unclear |
| Research Theme: | Clinical |
Institution & Funding
| Principal Investigator(s): | Brotto, Lori Anne |
| Co-Investigator(s): | Jabs, Faith |
| Institution: | University of British Columbia |
| CIHR Institute: | Gender and Health |
| Program: | |
| Peer Review Committee: | Women's Health Clinical Mentorship Grant |
| Competition Year: | 2019 |
| Term: | 1 yr 0 mth |
Abstract Summary
Sexual health is recognized as a fundamental aspect of physical and mental health, yet adequate treatment options for sexual difficulties are scarce. Women with Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD) are in need of accessible psychological treatment options that can address the social and psychological aspects of their sexual concerns. The aim of our research is to better understand women's sexual health by providing a structured mentorship plan for a future health care provider, who is also a researcher, in women's sexual health. We will do this by studying the goals that women have for sex, and attempting to manipulate them as a means of improving women's sexual well-being. This approach has been used successfully in women without sexual concerns, providing a solid foundation for the current project. We will explore sexual well-being by focusing on three different aspects: sexual desire, sexual satisfaction, and sexual behaviour) and also measuring relationship satisfaction. The findings from this project will be translated to gynaecologists offering clinical care to women to ensure that the treatments they offer are supported by science.
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