Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury. Which Factors Influence Sexual Activity and Satisfaction?
This study reinforces the importance of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, including sexual counselling to SCI individuals and their partners. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - June 1, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Sexuality, Education and Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the Attitudes of Support Staff and Relatives
AbstractSupport staff and relatives are uncertain about multiple aspects of the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities. Given that their attitudes embody positive and negative views, they can respectively support and restrict free sexual expression among people with intellectual disabilities and their potential for (intimate) relationships. A qualitative systematic literature review was conducted on the attitudes of support staff and relatives toward the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities. A systematic search strategy was deployed across seven databases. The identified articles were screened on ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - June 1, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Attitudes Toward Dating People with Disability Amongst Young People in Australia and Hong Kong
AbstractThis paper explores attitudes toward dating people with disability amongst young people in Australia and Hong Kong. Data relating to disability were extracted from an e-survey that investigated young people ’s (n = 2208) experiences of and attitudes toward dating. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics while open ended responses were subjected to interpretive content analysis. When asked about preferred characteristics for potential dates, young people identified factors tha t were unlikely to be negatively influenced by disability, such as loyalty, honesty, dedication, humour, and kindn...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - June 1, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Young People with Intellectual Disability and Their Experiences with Intimate Relationships: a Follow-up Analysis of Parents ’ and Caregivers’ Perspectives
DiscussionYoung people with intellectual disability face barriers and limitations regarding intimate relationships. Some young people may keep their partnerships secret to avoid possible restrictions from their caregivers. Their time together is quantitatively high, but qualitatively poor due to a lack of transportation and inclusive services. Caregivers need to support the young people ’s autonomy and take their relationships more seriously. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - June 1, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
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From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The New Norm is Still Being Defined
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - June 1, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Interventions on Sexuality for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
AbstractSexuality and intimate relationships are topics of interest to adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Given their relative difficulties to the social dimension, several intervention programs have been developed to meet this demand, but the complexity of the reality experienced by these young people limits the effectiveness of these intervention programs. To find the effects of different intervention programs to influence the development of sexuality and sexual health of adolescents with ASD and determine the impact of these interventions on the parents, through a systematic review. Litera...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 18, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
A Survey of Latin American Rehabilitation Professionals on Addressing Sexuality-Related Concerns After Spinal Cord Injury
AbstractTo examine rehabilitation professionals ’ training and education, attitudes, beliefs or misconceptions, and assessment of issues related to sexuality in individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and their romantic partners. 318 healthcare professionals from Latin America (LA) who worked with individuals with SCI completed an online surv ey. 99.0% affirmed that sexuality is an issue that should be addressed during the rehabilitation of people with SCI. 86.0% reported being asked questions about sexuality after SCI by their patients and/or their partners, but only 33.2% of the professionals affirmed that it was ver...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 5, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The New Norm is Still Being Defined
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 4, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Impact of Mindfulness Therapy on Sexual Satisfaction in Couples Living with Neurological Disabilities: A Phenomenological Analysis of a Single Case
AbstractResearch regarding sexuality following neurological disabilities has focused on either men or women separately, without considering couples and how intimate relationships may be influenced. The purpose of this case study was to investigate the effects of a modified 8-week mindfulness intervention on sexual satisfaction in a couple where one partner was living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). One couple with the female living with relapsing remitting MS and an able-bodied male participated in the study. The mindfulness intervention was administered to the couple via a booklet and the mindfulness exercises were explaine...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 3, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Nurses and Midwives Role in Patient Sexual Health Assessment: A Cross-Sectional Study
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A cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted to assess nurses and midwives ’ attitudes and beliefs towards addressing patients' sexual health.
A convenient sample of 305 nurses and midwives (professionals and students) were recruited from University Hospitals in Lebanon. The Sexuality Attitude and Belief Survey (SABS) was used and data about barriers to sexual asse ssment, sexual education and sociodemographic characteristics were collected. The sample included nursing students, 30.1%, staff nurses, 61.2%, and midwives, 8.6%. The mean age was 26.8 years, and 83.7% were females. Only 28.4% of the tota...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 2, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
