Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among Disabled Students in Selected Public Universities of Ethiopia
This study showed a low proportion of disabled students had utilized sex ual and reproductive health services. The most utilized services were voluntary testing and counseling followed by family planning. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 9, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Impression Formation Following Self-disclosure of an Invisible (Non-apparent) Disability to a Romantic Partner
This study aimed to delve into the intricate dynamics of disclosing invisible disabilities within romantic relationships through the lens of Impression Management Theory. Specifically, we examined how disclosing an invisible disability influences the impression formed by the partner, as indicated by the willingness to continue the relationship. A total of 732 college students without disabilities were randomly assigned to read a scenario in which the main character was told of the current partner ’s invisible disability (asthma, epilepsy, or schizophrenia), at different times of disclosure (second date/ three months into...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 5, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Disease Burden and Sexual Life Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study
This study aimed to examine the disease burden encountered by individuals with COPD, with a comprehensive investigation of the effect of the disease on sexual life. In this study, a phenomenological research design, a qualitative research type, was employed. The study involved 36 individuals diagnosed with COPD. The data collection process involved conducting individual, face-to-face interviews. Colaizzi ’s phenomenological analysis method was utilized for the data analysis. The analysis of the data yielded two categories (burdens of the disease and sexual life) and six primary themes (physical effects, mental effects, s...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - January 4, 2024 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sexual Health Education Given to Parents of Children with Disabilities
This study, which used an experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group, was conducted with the parents of children with disabilities enrolled at the Kozlu Disabled Association in Kozlu, district of Zonguldak province. The sample of the study consisted of 47 parents who met the inclusion criteria. Parents were assigned to the experimental (n = 23) and control (n = 24) groups with the randomization method. The data of the study were collected using “Introductory Information Form”, “Parental Self-Efficacy Scale” and “Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire” . Sexual health education including...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 21, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Positive and Negative Sexual Cognitions of Autistic Individuals
AbstractSexual cognitions are an important aspect of sexual well-being for all individuals; however, little is known about the sexual cognitions of autistic individuals. Therefore, our study aimed to explore the diversity, content, and frequencies of positive (PSC) and negative (NSC) sexual cognitions in this population. A total of 332 participants (57.5% women; 42.5% men) between the ages of 21 and 73 (M = 37.72,SD = 11.15) completed an online survey. Our results showed that almost all participants had experienced both positive and negative sexual cognitions. PSC were more diverse and experienced with greater freq...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 16, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Male Adolescents with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Normative Sexual Development and Factors Associated with Sexual Risks
This study aimed to (1) describe male mildly intellectually disabled (MID) adolescents ’ general romantic and sexual development, education experience with topics on sexuality and relationships, and frequency of undesirable sexual behaviors and experiences; and (2) explore how sexuality related attitudes, self-esteem, sexual knowledge, and resilience to peer pressure link to MID mal e adolescents’ sexual and dating violence (SDV) perpetration, SDV victimization and sexual risk behavior. We used baseline data from a randomized controlled trial on a program for psychosexual health promotion and prevention of undesirable ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 1, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: Artificial Intelligence has Arrived, is the Door Open or Closed?
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 1, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Professional Educational Opportunities
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 1, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 1, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Sexual Quality of Life and Sexual Problems of Women with Gynecological Cancer: Evaluation According to Treatment Methods and Cancer Types
This study was conducted on 350 women who voluntarily accepted to participate in the study and were treated for gynecological cancer. Patients; who are aged from 18 to 65 years, have partners, sexually active, completed first treatment, not in the terminal period, without neurological and psychiatric disorders were included in the study. The research data were collected by using the descriptive characteristics form and Sexual Quality of Life Scale-Female (SQOLS-F). The quality of sexual life of women with gynecological cancer was very low (34.1 ± 10.2). The sexual quality of life of women with gynecological cancer di...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 30, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
The Predictive Role of Health Literacy in the Sexual Dysfunction of Women with Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study aimed to determine the predictive role of health literacy in the sexual functioning of women with CAD. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 on 385 women with CAD who visited comprehensive health centers and doctors ’ offices in Bushehr Province (Iran) and were selected via convenience sampling. The data were collected using a demographic information form, The Adults Functional Health Literacy questionnaire, and the Female Sexual Function Index. The data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and log istic regression at the significance level of < 0.05. The mean age of the participa...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 25, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
