Doctor Chloe Parton

Doctor Chloe Parton

Biography

Chloe Parton is an Associate Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Research, Western Sydney University. She completed her PhD in 2014 examining women’s experiences of sexual embodiment in the context of cancer.

Her research interests include gendered experiences, embodiment, subjectivity and identity. She has experience in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, as well as chronic illness.

Chloe is currently conducting research into women’s experiences of motherhood in the context of chronic illness.

This information has been contributed by Doctor Parton.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Western Sydney

Contact

Email: C.Parton@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4620 3962
Mobile:
Location: 3.1.41
Campbelltown

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Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Parton, C. (2020), 'Psychosocial aspects of women's sexual and reproductive well-being after cancer', Routledge International Handbook of Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health, Routledge 9781138490260.
  • Ussher, J., Perz, J. and Parton, C. (2015), 'Menopause and sexuality : resisting representations of the abject asexual woman', The Wrong Prescription for Women: How Medicine and Media Create a "Need" for Treatments, Drugs, and Surgery, Praeger 9781440831768.

Journal Articles

  • Hawkey, A., Ussher, J., Perz, J., Parton, C., Patterson, P., Bateson, D., Hobbs, K. and Kirsten, L. (2021), 'The impact of cancer-related fertility concerns on current and future couple relationships : people with cancer and partner perspectives', European Journal of Cancer Care, vol 30, no 1 .
  • Hunter, J., Grant, S., Delaney, G., Templeman, K., Ussher, J., Parton, C., Kellett, A. and Smith, C. (2021), 'Barriers and facilitators to integrative oncology services in Australia : a changed mind set required', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol 27, no Suppl. 1 , pp 89 - 98.
  • Hawkey, A., Ussher, J., Perz, J. and Parton, C. (2021), 'Talking but not always understanding : couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer', BMC Public Health, vol 21, no 1 .
  • Smith, C., Parton, C., King, M. and Gallego, G. (2020), 'Parents' experiences of information-seeking and decision-making regarding complementary medicine for children with autism spectrum disorder : a qualitative study', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 20 .
  • Parton, C., Katz, T. and Ussher, J. (2019), ''Normal' and 'failing' mothers : women's constructions of maternal subjectivity while living with multiple sclerosis', Health, vol 23, no 5 , pp 516 - 532.
  • Parton, C., Ussher, J. and Perz, J. (2019), 'Hope, burden or risk : a discourse analytic study of the construction and experience of fertility preservation in the context of cancer', Psychology and Health, vol 34, no 4 , pp 456 - 477.
  • Parton, C., Ussher, J., Natoli, S. and Perz, J. (2018), 'Being a mother with multiple sclerosis : negotiating cultural ideals of mother and child', Feminism and Psychology, vol 28, no 2 , pp 212 - 230.
  • Ussher, J., Parton, C. and Perz, J. (2018), 'Need for information, honesty and respect : patient perspectives on health care professionals communication about cancer and fertility', Reproductive Health, vol 15, no 2 .
  • Hunter, J., Ussher, J., Parton, C., Kellett, A., Smith, C., Delaney, G. and Oyston, E. (2018), 'Australian integrative oncology services : a mixed-method study exploring the views of cancer survivors', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 18 .
  • Simmons, D., Nema, J., Parton, C., Vizza, L., Robertson, A., Rajagopal, R., Ussher, J. and Perz, J. (2018), 'The treatment of booking gestational diabetes mellitus (TOBOGM) pilot randomised controlled trial', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol 18, no 1 .
  • Parton, C., Ussher, J. and Perz, J. (2017), 'Experiencing menopause in the context of cancer : women's constructions of gendered subjectivities', Psychology and Health, vol 32, no 9 , pp 1109 - 1126.
  • Parton, C., Ussher, J. and Perz, J. (2017), 'The medical body : women's experiences of sexual embodiment across the cancer illness trajectory', Women's Reproductive Health, vol 4, no 1 , pp 46 - 60.
  • Parton, C., Ussher, J. and Perz, J. (2017), 'Women's constructions of heterosex and sexual embodiment after cancer', Feminism and Psychology, vol 27, no 3 , pp 298 - 317.
  • Perich, T., Ussher, J. and Parton, C. (2017), '"Is it menopause or bipolar?" : a qualitative study of the experience of menopause for women with bipolar disorder', BMC Women's Health, vol 17, no 1 .
  • Parton, C., Ussher, J. and Perz, J. (2016), 'Women's construction of embodiment and the abject sexual body after cancer', Qualitative Health Research, vol 26, no 4 , pp 490 - 503.
  • Ussher, J., Charter, R., Parton, C. and Perz, J. (2016), 'Constructions and experiences of motherhood in the context of an early intervention for Aboriginal mothers and their children : mother and healthcare worker perspectives', BMC Public Health, vol 16 .
  • Conroy, E., Parton, C. and Jasprizza-Laus, J. (2016), 'Risk and protective factors for family homelessness', Parity, vol 29, no 7 .
  • Conroy, E. and Parton, C. (2016), 'Nathan's story : creating a safe home for 'the best thing that happened to me'', Parity, vol 29, no 7 , pp 30 - 31.
  • Ussher, J., Perz, J. and Parton, C. (2015), 'Sex and the menopausal woman : a critical review and analysis', Feminism and Psychology, vol 25, no 4 , pp 449 - 468.

Other Publications

  • 2017, 'Integrative Oncology in Australia 2016: Mapping Service Provision and Exploring Unmet Needs', Report
  • 2016, 'The Five Big Ideas Program Evaluation: An Examination of the Process and Efficacy of an Early Intervention Program for Aboriginal Pre-school Children, from the Perspective of Key Stakeholders: Teachers and Program Developers', Report
  • 2015, 'Constructions and experiences of the Gunawirra early intervention program for young Aboriginal mothers', Report

Previous Projects

Title: Out with Cancer: LGBTI experiences of cancer survivorship and care
Funder:
  • Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (non ACRG)
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Australian Research Council (ACRG)
  • The Cancer Council NSW
Western Researchers: Jane Ussher, Janette Perz, Kerry Robinson and Chloe Parton
Years: 2019-01-23 - 2022-12-31
ID: P00024567
Title: Women's experience of motherhood while living with rheumatoid arthritis
Funder:
  • Arthritis Foundation of Australia
Western Researchers: Chloe Parton, Jane Ussher and Janette Perz
Years: 2017-01-01 - 2017-12-31
ID: P00023607

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