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Scientific articles and research publications by ASSM members on sexual medicine topics.

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Professional Education in Sexology in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Continental Survey
2026
Sexology Education

Professional Education in Sexology in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Continental Survey

By Tammary Esho

Continental survey of professional education and training in sexology across Sub-Saharan Africa.

COVID-19 and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Child Marriage: An Online Multi-Country Cross-Sectional Survey
2024
FGM/C Research

COVID-19 and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and Child Marriage: An Online Multi-Country Cross-Sectional Survey

By Tammary Esho

Multi-country survey examining links between COVID-19 and FGM/C and child marriage.

The Feasibility, Acceptability, Appropriateness and Impact of Implementing Person-Centered Communication for Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation in Antenatal Care Settings in Guinea, Kenya and Somalia
2024
FGM/C Research

The Feasibility, Acceptability, Appropriateness and Impact of Implementing Person-Centered Communication for Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation in Antenatal Care Settings in Guinea, Kenya and Somalia

By Tammary Esho

Implementation study of person-centred communication to prevent FGM in antenatal care settings.

Changes in Solo and Partnered Sexual Behaviors following the First COVID-19 Wave: Data from an International Study of 26 Countries
2023
Sexual Health Survey

Changes in Solo and Partnered Sexual Behaviors following the First COVID-19 Wave: Data from an International Study of 26 Countries

By Tammary Esho

International analysis of changes in solo and partnered sexual behaviours after the first COVID-19 wave.

Erectile Dysfunction Research Paper
2023
Research Article

Erectile Dysfunction Research Paper

By ASSM

A comprehensive research paper on erectile dysfunction, examining causes, treatment options, and clinical outcomes.

Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes Associated with FGM/C in Africa: A Systematic Narrative Synthesis
2023
FGM/C Research

Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes Associated with FGM/C in Africa: A Systematic Narrative Synthesis

By Tammary Esho

Narrative synthesis of mental and sexual health outcomes linked to FGM/C in Africa, with implications for integrated care.

The Future of Female Genital Cutting: An Evolution of its Medicalization
2022
Book Chapter

The Future of Female Genital Cutting: An Evolution of its Medicalization

By Tammary Esho

Book chapter examining the medicalisation of female genital cutting and implications for future practice.

The International Sexual Health And Reproductive Health Survey (I-SHARE-1): A Cross-Sectional Multi-Country Analysis of Adults from 30 Countries Prior to and During the Initial COVID-19 Wave
2022
Sexual Health Survey

The International Sexual Health And Reproductive Health Survey (I-SHARE-1): A Cross-Sectional Multi-Country Analysis of Adults from 30 Countries Prior to and During the Initial COVID-19 Wave

By Tammary Esho

Multi-country sexual and reproductive health survey spanning 30 countries before and during early COVID-19.

A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Research Study Protocol Targeting Antenatal Care Providers to Provide Female Genital Mutilation Prevention and Care Services in Guinea, Kenya and Somalia
2021
FGM/C Research

A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Research Study Protocol Targeting Antenatal Care Providers to Provide Female Genital Mutilation Prevention and Care Services in Guinea, Kenya and Somalia

By Tammary Esho

Study protocol for strengthening antenatal care provider capacity for FGM prevention and care.

Measurement of the Sexual Health and Well-being of Women who have Undergone Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Scoping Review
2019
Scoping Review

Measurement of the Sexual Health and Well-being of Women who have Undergone Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Scoping Review

By Tammary Esho

Scoping review of how sexual health and well-being are measured among women living with FGM/C.

Preventing Female Genital Mutilation in High Income Countries: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
2019
FGM/C Research

Preventing Female Genital Mutilation in High Income Countries: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

By Tammary Esho

Systematic review of evidence on preventing female genital mutilation in high-income countries.

Opportunities for Linking Research to Policy: Lessons Learned from Implementation Research in Sexual and Reproductive Health within the ANSER Network
2018
Research Article

Opportunities for Linking Research to Policy: Lessons Learned from Implementation Research in Sexual and Reproductive Health within the ANSER Network

By Tammary Esho

Lessons from ANSER network implementation research on linking sexual and reproductive health research to policy.

The 'Heat' Goes Away: Sexual Disorders of Married Women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Kenya
2017
FGM/C Research

The 'Heat' Goes Away: Sexual Disorders of Married Women with Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Kenya

By Tammary Esho

Study of sexual disorders among married Kenyan women living with female genital mutilation/cutting.