The Social Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Integrative Sex and Couples Counseling: A Structural Competence Perspective

Authors

Ayla J. Goktan, University of LouisvilleFollow
Melissa C. Henry, University of LouisvilleFollow

Association Membership

NO

DOI

10.34296/05012009

First Page Number

50

Last Page Number

59

Abstract

The Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC; Ratts et al., 2015) call for counselors to address equity issues via social justice and advocacy. One equity issue relevant to counseling sexology is sexual and reproductive health inequities. This article applies the social determinants of sexual and reproductive health (SDSRH) to counseling sexology, specifically integrative sex and couples counseling, to address health inequities. A fictional case study incorporates the SDSRH from a cross-theoretical structural competence perspective. Future research should further elaborate SDSRH frameworks and evaluate the efficacy of their clinical applications.

Recommended Citation

Goktan, A. J., & Henry, M. C. (2024). The Social Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health in Integrative Sex and Couples Counseling: A Structural Competence Perspective. Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 5 (2), 50-59. https://doi.org/10.34296/05012009