Surveys

The ISSWSH supports the collection of data by vetting and approving survey instruments on a variety of topics related to women’s sexual health. Surveys are vetted by the Online Services Committee and if approved will be disseminated.

The ability to disseminate a survey is a benefit of ISSWSH membership. If you are a member of ISSWSH, below are the guidelines for initiating a request and the process by which a survey is vetted and approved. This process is meant to facilitate fair and objective handling of all requests and control the volume of requests on an annual basis. Please allow up to 2-weeks for consideration. 

If you are a nonprofit or an industry representative and want to disseminate a survey, please contact the ISSWSH Executive Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Process:

Any survey proposed for dissemination to the ISSWSH membership, including those surveys developed by Committees on behalf of the ISSWSH, will require the following:

• Submission of a request (Button to submit request below)
• Review and approval decision by the Online Services Committee
• If the committee suggests revisions, these will need to be addressed prior to dissemination
• Scheduling of survey (ISSWSH reserves the right to limit the number of surveys and the frequency and length of time in which surveys are disseminated)
• Surveys must include an acknowledgement that the results of a survey may not be recognized as a response on behalf of the Association on any specific topic
• Upon conclusion of survey, aggregate results or published findings need to be shared with ISSWSH
• Names or information collected in the survey can only be used for the purposes of the survey and cannot be shared with any outside entities

Dissemination:

Approved and active surveys will be listed on a dedicated webpage on www.ISSWSH.org including the survey title, description, who should participate in the survey, and collection dates.

Each approved survey will be promoted in an ISSWSH Emailing and Social Media post (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) with a link to the survey. The ISSWSH Office will post in the Community Forum that an Active Survey is open with a link to the Survey on the ISSWSH Website.

There is no cost for ISSWSH members.

GLP1/GIPRA & Sex Survey

Target Audience:
All ISSWSH Members
Physician Members
Non-Physician Members
Student/Residents/Fellows

Provider-Focused Fact Sheet on Vulvodynia

Target Audience:
All ISSWSH Members

Dissemination Timeframe: February 7, 2025 - April 25, 2025

The purpose of this research study is to receive feedback on a newly developed fact sheet related to vulvodynia from experts, including researchers, clinicians, advocates, and those with vulvodynia. This information will help the research team create a digestible review of research related to vulvodynia that will increase provider awareness about vulvodynia. This research has three parts: a screener survey to select the actual expert panel and two additional, longer surveys that will allow the selected expert panel to review two drafts of the fact sheet.

To take the screener survey, please click HERE.

Provider PeRceptions of Women's Sexual Substance Use (PROWESS)

Target Audience:
All ISSWSH Members

Dissemination Timeframe: March 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025

This is a research project that focuses on understanding providers perceptions of and experiences related to their patients’/clients’ reported use of recreational substances (like alcohol, cannabis or other recreational drugs) with sexual activity. In order to participate you must be 19 years of age or older and a health provider/clinician.

To take the screener survey, please click HERE.