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Sarah Arthur is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Duke University. She is a member of the Duke Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program, working under Frank Keefe and Rebecca Shelby. She studies a variety of topics in the area of reproductive and sexual health, including: (1) defining, understanding, and enhancing sexual well-being during the transition to parenthood; and (2) identifying and understanding predictors of treatment-related pain, distress, and other symptoms in cancer patients (especially breast and gynecologic cancers).

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Recent Publications


Availability of Adolescent and Young Adult-Specific Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs and Resources: A Review of the Websites of National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers.

Journal Article J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol · October 28, 2024 Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors often search online for information about cancer-related sexual and reproductive health concerns. A review of the websites of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers (n = 9) and comprehensive ca ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of Financial Costs on Patients' Fertility Preservation Decisions: An Examination of Qualitative Data from Female Young Adults with Cancer and Oncology Providers.

Journal Article J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol · June 2024 Purpose: To examine the impact of financial costs on fertility preservation decisions among female young adults (YAs) with cancer. Methods: Female YAs (N = 18; aged 21-36) with a history of cancer and oncology providers (N = 12) were recruited from an Nati ... Full text Link to item Cite

Psychological distress and pain related to gynecologic exams among female survivors of sexual and physical violence: A systematic review.

Journal Article J Trauma Stress · April 2024 Gender-based violence is prevalent globally, yet the impacts of sexual and physical violence on women's experiences of routine gynecologic care are not well understood. The purpose of this systematic review of quantitative research is to describe (a) psych ... Full text Link to item Cite
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