Professor Janette Perz

Position

Institute Co-Director (Research) and Professor of Health Psychology

Biography

Janette Perz is a Professor in the Translational Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University. She researches in the field of reproductive and sexual health with a particular focus on gendered experiences, subjectivity and identity. Her research encompasses three related programs of research:

• Firstly, a significant research program in psycho-oncology including the evaluation of gendered experiences and interventions for cancer carers; research on sexual experiences and interventions for couples facing cancer; and an examination of changes to fertility across a range of cancer types.
• Secondly, a program of research in sexual and reproductive health including the experience of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in heterosexual and lesbian relationships; the development of and evaluation of a couple-based psychological intervention for PMS; sexual wellbeing and reproductive needs in CALD populations; and sexual and psychological wellbeing during menopause and midlife.
• Thirdly, research in mental health, early intervention and primary care models including cognitive-behavioural interventions for disadvantaged groups; Interventions for post-partum depression; and gender and therapy referrals in general practice.
  She has demonstrated expertise in research design and analysis, and mixed-methods research.

Research Interests

• Women's health
• Reproductive and sexual health focusing on gendered experiences, subjectivity and identity.
• Psycho-oncology
• PMS
• Menopause
• Cancer and sexuality

Qualifications and Recognition

• PhD University of Sydney
• BA University of Sydney

Research and Publications

• For a full listing of my publications please view my publications page (opens in a new window)
• View my ResearchGate profile (opens in a new window)

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