Preferences and experiences of parents/guardians of youth with epilepsy and intellectual disability on reproductive health counseling

CONCLUSION: Parents/guardians of AYAs with epilepsy and ID prefer more frequent, neurologist-initiated, comprehensive conversations surrounding SRH particularly emphasizing menstruation and sexual abuse recognition/prevention. Findings may inform professional and patient education and health systems interventions including development of discussion guides and/or decision aides to improve SRH care for AYAs with epilepsy and ID.PMID:38277851 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109658
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research