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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
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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
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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