Sexual Function, Body Image and Quality of Life of Women with Advanced Cancer
ConclusionsMore than quantifying sexual dysfunction, it is important to understand the reasons for disruption in sexual activity. The absence of an association between sexual function and QOL and the association between body image and QOL suggest that QOL and sexual function are distinct experiences, and that QOL scales are not enough to detect treatment-induced sexual changes, which are not addressed by health professionals. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 25, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Isolated Psychiatric Ward Patients in Southern Israel with Severe Mental Illnesses Describe Their Sexual Needs: A Qualitative Study
AbstractIntimacy and sexuality are fundamental issues in human nature, but have been neglected in the rehabilitation of mental health patients, particularly those admitted into psychiatric wards. Patients ’ sexuality is excluded from the discourse; yet it exists in the daily lives of the patients. The study examines the sexual needs and challenges of people with severe mental illnesses admitted to an isolated psychiatric ward. 13 men were interviewed in a semi-structured interview regarding their s exuality and the challenges they meet when experiencing and expressing their sexuality as patients in an isolated ward. A th...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 19, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Effect of Adding a 2-Month Consequent Continuous and Interval Elliptical Aerobic Training to Once-Daily 5-mg Tadalafil Administration on Erectile Dysfunction in Obese Men
This study aimed to clarify the effect of adding a 2-month consequent continuous and interval ET to once-daily 5-mg tadalafil administration on ED in obese men. Sixty obese men aged 34 –56 years with ED were randomly assigned to the Ex group (n = 30) and the non-Ex group (n = 30). Both groups received 8-week oral tadalafil administration (five-milligram tablet, one time/day). Ex group only received a 1-h concurrent interval and continuous ET (three times/week for 2 mon ths). Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), insulin, body mass index (BMI), the circumference of the waist (WC), systoli...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 16, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Postpartum Sexual Quality of Life: Scale Development and Psychometric Properties Assessment in Iran
AbstractTo develop and assess the psychometric properties of the Postpartum Sexual Quality of Life Scale (PSQLS) in Iran. We employed a mixed-method approach. In the qualitative phase (17 interviews and two focus groups), we generated items for the scale. In the quantitative phase (N = 282), we assessed the psychometric properties of the pre-final version. The final version contained 22 items. Exploratory factor analysis indicated a 5-factor solution that jointly accounted for 59.6% of the variance. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.87. The PSQLS showed good validity and reliability and could be used to evaluate wo...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 15, 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 - January 11, 2022 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Physicians ’ Experiences of Recommending the HPV Vaccine to Females with an Intellectual Disability
In conclusion, physicians were supportive of the HPV vaccine for females with an ID and perceived parents as wanting to protect their child, but uncertain about the vaccine’s necessity. Further research is needed to better understand this population’s gynecological health care needs. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Web-Based Sexual Health Education Program for Individuals with Visual Impairments
AbstractIndividuals with visual impairments often do not receive adequate sexual health care. In order to improve their health, they need to be better informed. The purpose of this study was to assess the web-based sexual health education prepared for individuals with visual impairments regarding quality, content and usability. Views of 16 experts were taken to assess the web content and quality of the study. Of them, eight were nurses in sexuality and sexual health and eight were experts in education of individuals with visual impairments and Web Accessibility Criteria. In order to evaluate usability, the sample comprised...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Disability and Sexuality: Toward a Focus on Sexuality Education in Ghana
AbstractAround the world, persons with disabilities (PWDs) experience disproportionate barriers to obtaining comprehensive, accessible, and inclusive sexual health education due to sexually ableist ideologies. Despite Ghana's more recent efforts to advance sexuality education, considerations for PWDs have not been addressed in the most recent Education Strategic Plan. To formulate future policy recommendations given limited PWD-specific research on sexuality education in the nation, the current status of sexuality education in Ghana is reviewed and an analysis of the international literature on barriers to sexuality educat...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Public Discourse of Sexual Assistance in the Czech Republic
AbstractThis paper analysed the attitudes of the Czech public to the newly introduced service of sexual assistance to disabled persons. It constitutes the outcome of a discreet study of contributions at discussion forums of the idnes.cz newspaper related to the news concerning the introduction of the assistance (N = 183). The data show a low level of information on the topic, but also of the sexuality of disabled persons in general. Sexual assistants are equated with prostitutes; sexuality of handicapped persons is considered impertinent, or on the contrary, identical to sexuality of healthy persons. The defenders of ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Treatment
ConclusionIn conclusion. sexual dysfunction is commonly encountered in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. In these patients. psychosocial factors as well as disease-related factors have an effect on SD. Therefore. SD should be evaluated together with disease-related factors as well as psychosocial factors in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Disseminating Resources Online for Teaching Sex Education to People with Developmental Disabilities
AbstractSex education is important for individuals with developmental disabilities; however, it is difficult for educators to find resources to support them when teaching sex education. A website, asdsexed.org, was developed to disseminate sex education resources. Using analytic data from the website we explored how dissemination occurs online. We identified (1) how visitors were referred to the website; (2) what search terms were used to look for sex education resources; (3) what content was most frequently viewed; and (4) how visitors engaged with the content. Search engines were the top referrer. Variations on the phras...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The Year 2021 …A Pause for Reflection
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 28, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Attitudes Towards the Sexuality of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
AbstractCurrent research in attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with intellectual disabilities yields heterogeneous results. The aim of the present paper was to systematically review current qualitative and quantitative evidence of attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with intellectual disabilities. A systematic review of current literature (2000 –2020) was carried out in the ERIC, PsychINFO, SCOPUS, PUBMED, and WebOfScience databases. Thirty-three articles were included for review. The present review protocol is registered in the PROSPERO database. Included studies presented attitudes towards the sexuality of...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 24, 2021 Category: Disability Source Type: research
