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Sarah Arthur

Postdoctoral Associate
Psychology & Neuroscience
DUMC Box 102506, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt Street, 7th Floor, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


Sarah Arthur is a postdoctoral associate in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Sarah received her PhD in 2025 in the Clinical Psychology program at Duke University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Sarah 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). Clinically, she sees patients through the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program for concerns related to sexual health and intimacy.

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Recent Scholarly Works


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 · June 2025 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

Pilot Study of a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Pelvic Exam Anxiety Among Survivors of Endometrial and Cervical Cancer

Journal article Women S Reproductive Health · January 1, 2025 No evidence-based interventions exist for anxiety related to pelvic exams after cancer treatment. A 3-session cognitive behavioral intervention, Pelvic Examination and Anxiety Coping Skills for Empowerment (PEACE), was developed. We conducted a proof-of co ... Full text 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
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