16/03/2026
New mixed-methods study draws from data collected from participants working in 41 Australian *xualhealth agencies. researchers used descriptive analysis of surveys and inductive analysis of the focus groups resulting in three overarching themes: (1) s*xuality is part of holistic social work practice; (2) generalized should increase student s*xuality knowledge, skills, and comfort or confidence; and (3) core competencies required for in s*xual health settings. Key s*xuality competencies identified included: (1) being ‘askable,’ (2) the ability to make referrals to s*xuality-specific services, (3) awareness of personal values regarding s*xuality, (4) ability to teach service-users emotional intimacy skills, (5) openness to discuss various s*xual activities, and (6) Knowledge and Skills around *xuality
Access here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02615479.2026.2636687
