Research
Leading interdisciplinary, community-based, policy and clinical research to better understand and promote gender and sexual health equity among marginalized and under-serviced communities in BC, Canada and globally.
Based on a survey of 3000 people, CGSHE faculty Dr. Samantha Dawson created MisconSEXions, a social media campaign that debunks common myths about sex and sexuality. “From these results, we created Instagram content using the latest sexuality science to counter this misinformation, paying particular attention to nuances related to sexual and gender diversity and gaps in knowledge.” The goal of MisconSEXions, like much of Dr. Dawson’s research, is to provide information backed by science to improve people’s knowledge about sex in order to enhance their sexual wellbeing. “Despite its importance, we really know so little about something as basic as sexual pleasure.”
Leading interdisciplinary, community-based, policy and clinical research to better understand and promote gender and sexual health equity among marginalized and under-serviced communities in BC, Canada and globally.
Promoting evidence-based and ethical policy development on gender equity and sexual health to improve health and wellbeing.
Providing leadership in research-to-practice through training opportunities, education and evidence-based best practices for a wide range of practitioners.
The Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity hosts a World Sexual Health Day Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Samantha Dawson, CGSHE and UBC Psychology faculty, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Dawson will be discussing her research on sexual health and pleasure conducted through her Sexual Well-being (SWELL) Lab at UBC. This #WSHD2022 event is free and open to all!
Dr. Sofia Bartlett will explore the evidence for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing and linkage to care interventions in correctional centres, and discuss the need to provide person-centred, culturally safe and trauma-informed care for STBBIs in these settings.