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Direct linkStephanie Andreasen; Tessa Allison; Brennah Kamelchuk; Victoria Formusa; Brock Reissner; Stephanie Howe; Janet McCabe; Alan S. Martino; Carly A. McMorris – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have equal rights to explore their sexuality and access sexual and reproductive healthcare, yet little is known about their needs and wants when accessing health education. The current study sought to learn about the sexual health interests, attitudes, and educational needs of Special Olympics (SO)…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Athletics, Athletes, Sexuality
Azzopardi-Lane, Claire – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Sex education for people with intellectual disability is in its infancy in countries where their sexual expression is still considered a taboo. This study aimed at exploring the experiences of professionals involved in providing sex education to people with intellectual disability across a number of services in a Maltese context.…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Teaching Methods, Intellectual Disability, Sexuality
Monteiro, Rebeca Orselli; Tafla, Tally Lichtensztejn; Rodriguez, Juliana Dalla Martha; Teixeira, Sabine Triguero; Honjo, Rachel Sayuri; Kim, Chong Ae; Teixeira, Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The affective expression of sexual behaviour in individuals with Williams syndrome can lead to risky behaviours, especially if parents do not have information on how to provide sex education or support from specialised professionals. Method: The Attitudes to Sexuality Questionnaire for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities was…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Parent Attitudes
Alison Greene; Mika Baugh; Catherine Sherwood-Laughlin; Lisa Greathouse; Jordyn Galyan; Ivanka Simic Stanojevic; Dechen Sangmo; Kristen Jozkowski; Melissa Dubie; Angela Chow – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Tailored sexuality education for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a crucial, yet unmet, need as this population is particularly at risk for sexual abuse and victimisation. However, there are no evidence-based interventions to specifically address this need. This paper presents the development of an…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Congruence (Psychology), Adolescents, Intellectual Disability
de Wit, Wouter; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Sexual health remains at risk for people with an intellectual disability. Attitudes towards sexuality, its support and education have an important role in promoting sexual health. The current review aims to provide an overview of the current research on supportive and restrictive attitudes towards sexuality and its support of people…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Intellectual Disability, Health Promotion, Sex Education
van den Toren, Suzanne J.; de Haas, Stans; Dalmijn, Eline; Feenstra, Hans; van Berlo, Willy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Girls with a mild intellectual disability generally receive less sexuality education than their non-disabled peers, while their needs for sexual knowledge are possibly greater. This study aimed to evaluate the effect and process of a new sexuality education programme (Girls' Talk+), focused on sexual health among girls with a mild…
Descriptors: Females, Mild Intellectual Disability, Sex Education, Program Effectiveness
Ransohoff, Jade I.; Sujin Kumar, Prisha; Flynn, David; Rubenstein, Eric – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities face poorer reproductive and pregnancy outcomes partially due to health care inequity. Our objective was to conduct a scoping review of reproductive and pregnancy related health care among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Methods: We systematically reviewed…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Health Services, Females, Intellectual Disability
Lunde, Hilde; Blaalid, Laila; Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina; Gerbild, Helle – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Norwegian social educator students' attitudes towards addressing sexual health are unknown, even if their future clients often have needs related to sexual issues. Purpose: To investigate social educator students' readiness to address sexual health in their future profession. Methods: In 2019, 213 social educator students (response…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Work, Sex Education, Health Education
Schmidt, Elizabeth K.; Beining, April; Hand, Brittany N.; Havercamp, Susan; Darragh, Amy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities demonstrate disparities in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) compared to individuals without disabilities (e.g., lack of sexual education and knowledge, increased rates of abuse, unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections). Therefore, the purpose of this…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Contraception, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Lam, Angus; Yau, Matthew K.; Franklin, Richard C.; Leggat, Peter A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Staff members' views can have a significant impact on sexuality issues of people with intellectual disabilities. Research on the impact of sociocultural factors in this area in the Chinese context is sparse. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven professionals (social worker, nurse, life skills trainer and…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Barriers
Wos, Klaudia; Baczala, Ditta – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The diverse nature of parenting among people with intellectual disabilities can be affected by many factors, including stereotypes, experiencing social isolation, living in poverty, suffering from chronic diseases and limited access to health care. Because of these factors, people with intellectual disabilities are not readily viewed…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Parent Attitudes, Photography, Mothers
Schaafsma, Dilana; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; Kok, Gerjo; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: People with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes. Methods: Sex education…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Program Development
