Understanding the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Investigator Brittanni Wright and mentors Claire Wendland and Jenny Higgins, with community partner Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Education Directive
The impact of chronic diseases and chronic illnesses on a person’s sexual well-being and overall health is understudied, and medical providers fail to address the sexual needs of those living with chronic diseases. This project lays the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of how sickle cell disease affects a person’s sexual well-being, a critical aspect of their overall health. The goal is to create the first sexuality-specific curriculum that addresses sexual well-being among adult people living with sickle cell disease.