Co-Design of an Educational Toolkit on Sexuality for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults
AbstractSexuality and intimate relationships are topics of interest to adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, their situation sometimes puts them at risk of being abused or developing self-harming behaviors. The purpose of this article is to develop a toolkit to support sexuality, sexual health, and sustainable sexual practices in youth with ASD. A Multimethod study based on a co-creation approach was used. Interviews were conducted with youth with ASD over the age of 18, with practitioners in a specialized setting, and with school-based practitioners in order to gain access to the diffe...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 13, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Sexual Education for Adolescents and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Systematic Review
AbstractSexual education is crucial for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), but there are limited studies which show the effectiveness of sex education to this population. We conducted a systematic review to synthesize, analyze and identify sex education intervention for people with ID. We used quality indicators to identify and evaluate eight studies which employed single-subject research methodology (Horner in Except. Child. 71:165 –179, 2005). Ways for improving skills and enhancing knowledge were reported. Results of our analysis suggest three moderate and five low quality studies exist in sex education ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - November 9, 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 - October 24, 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 - October 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Professional Educational Opportunities
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 20, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Cuban American Perspectives on Sexual Dysfunction Following Pelvic Radiotherapy: A Qualitative Study
AbstractParticipation in sexual medicine research may depend on a patient ’s willingness to speak openly about sex, sexual function, or other sensitive topics. These topics may be difficult or uncomfortable to talk about, and this discomfort may be further amplified when a patient comes from a cultural background that stigmatizes open conversation about sex and sexualit y. We used qualitative analysis to better understand the intersection between cultural identity, the experience of sexual dysfunction as a side-effect of pelvic radiotherapy, and willingness to communicate about sexual dysfunction with healthcare provider...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 18, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
An International Study: Teachers ’ Opinions About Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Regarding Sexuality Education
This study aimed to portray the views and experiences of teachers on sex education from different countries who work with individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). Thirty-two teachers from 11 countries selected via multi-stage sampling voluntarily responded to a structured questionnaire with four open-ended questions. Findings show that 56.2% have never provided sex education to IDD during their teaching tenure. We found that teachers who worked in different countries included different content categories in their curricula. About half of the teachers (40.6%) reported that they did not use any specific method or t...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - October 7, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Perceived Barriers to patient-healthcare Professional Communication on Sexual Health Information in Patients with Gynecological cancer
AbstractGynecological cancer treatment may cause dysfunction and cessation of sexual activity, adversely impacting patients ’ psychological health, relationship adjustment, and overall quality of life (QoL). Gynecological oncologists can significantly enhance survivors’ QoL by addressing sexual concerns. However, these remain unaddressed among many cancer survivors. Hence, this qualitative study explored healthcare p rofessionals’ perceived barriers to providing sexual information to gynecological cancer patients and examined their gender blindness. We collected data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 26, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Parental Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Sexuality and Sex-Education of Their Children with Developmental Disabilities
This study examined parents ’ knowledge and attitudes about sexuality and sex education of their children with developmental disabilities (DD) in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, 46 conveniently sampled parents of children with DD responded to an online survey on knowledge of their c hildren’s sexuality and their attitudes towards sex education. Findings from univariate analysis revealed that about 67% of parents have not given any form of sexual education to their children. However, 65% of parents in this study had good general knowledge about the sexuality of their children e...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 1, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research
