From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: Artificial Intelligence and Sexuality: Who is Programming Whom?
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 4, 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 - May 3, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Sex.Ed.Agram: Co-created Inclusive Sex Education on Instagram
AbstractMost sex education programs for adults with intellectual disabilities are led by non-disabled sexual health experts. This approach may be less effective and appropriate for adult learners. Using community-based participatory research (CBPR), we explored a program that uses an inquiry-based learning process so that members can create reliable information about sex and disseminate it on Instagram. Through thematic analysis of interviews with group participants, we identified three themes about how the program brought everyone ’s different ideas about sex and sex ed together into content for Instagram:Blurring the L...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 3, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

ASD and Gender Dysphoria: A Review of Challenges and Facilitators for Health Professionals
The objective of this systematic review was to define the challenges encountered by various health professionals when intervening with individuals who present a comorbidity of ASD and gender dysphoria in comparison with neurotypical individuals with similar developmental gender characteristics. Four databases [Sociological Abstracts, EMBASE, PsycInfo (OVID), Academic Search Premier] were consulted with keywords such as"autism spectrum disorder","neurotypical" and"gender dysphoria". From 5639 studies screened, 184 full-text studies were assessed for eligibility. A total of 25 articles were reta...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 2, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Validating the Teacher Sexuality Education Questionnaire Scales to Assess Educators ’ Preparedness to Deliver CSE to Young People with Disabilities
AbstractComprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is instrumental in ensuring that young people have the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and practice safer sex. Worryingly, CSE is often not available to adolescents and young with disabilities. The Breaking the Silence (BtS) approach to CSE was developed to address this gap and help equip educators to teach CSE to adolescents and young people with disabilities. The TSE-Q was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the BtS approach and monitor changes in educators ’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, self-confidence, and preparedness to teach CSE to young people...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 2, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

The Effect of Ex-PLISSIT Model on Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
ConclusionAccording to this study, sexual counseling based on Ex-PLISSIT model can alter SS and SD of married women with MS in good manner. (Source: Sexuality and Disability)
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 26, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Increasing Opportunities for Healthy Sexual Socialization in LGBTQ+  People with IDD: The Role of LGBTQ+ Organizations and Community
AbstractIn the current intersectionality-focused discourse within sexuality research, individuals existing at the convergence of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and lesbian, gay,  bisexual, transgender, and queer+ (LGBTQ+) are often overlooked. Individuals with IDD face difficulties acquiring sexual knowledge and skills due to limited opportunities for sexual socialization, misconceptions concerning sexuality and IDD, lack of comprehensive sexual education, restricted suppo rt from staff and caregivers, and a lack of community experiences that facilitate the development of healthy sexuality. When an indi...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 25, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Revealing Strategies for Sexual Adjustments Among Ostomates in Indonesia
This study explores in-depth sexual experiences and perspectives of people living with a stoma and their physical, psychological, and cultural influences. This phenomenological qualitativ e study involved 12 female and male ostomates recruited purposively from the National Cancer Centre Hospital in Indonesia. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews, managed using Nvivo 12, and analysed thematically. The contextual findings highlighted four significant theme s: sexual disruptions, revealing strategies for sexual adjustments, support from the marital partner, and limited support from the healthcare...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Professional Educational Opportunities
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Revealing Strategies for Sexual Adjustments Among Ostomates in Indonesia
This study explores in-depth sexual experiences and perspectives of people living with a stoma and their physical, psychological, and cultural influences. This phenomenological qualitativ e study involved 12 female and male ostomates recruited purposively from the National Cancer Centre Hospital in Indonesia. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews, managed using Nvivo 12, and analysed thematically. The contextual findings highlighted four significant theme s: sexual disruptions, revealing strategies for sexual adjustments, support from the marital partner, and limited support from the healthcare...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Professional Educational Opportunities
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Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Who is Delivering Sexual Health Education Content to Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disability?: A Survey of US-Based School-Based Professionals and Parents
AbstractLimited access to sexual health information is a significant problem faced by young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In a survey of family members and school-based professionals, we assessed which sexual health topics are covered by whom, as well as from whom survey respondents believe young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities should be getting information. Participants report providing some sexual health information but that more information should be provided, especially on topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity. Results demonstrate medical providers are ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - April 18, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research