Sexual health concerns in women with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review in qualitative studies

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Authors

Behzad Karami Matin · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Michelle Sondra Ballan · Stony Brook University

Fatemeh Darabı

Ali Kazemi Karyani · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Moslem Soofi · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Shahin Soltani · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Our findings indicate that women with ID need to be provided with school-based sexuality education tailored to the level of understanding needed to attain the requisite knowledge to form relationships, understand sexual and romantic relationships, and practice safe sex when they choose this option. Families along with education and healthcare systems should provide opportunities for women with ID to talk about their sexual needs and make their own choices.

Topics & Keywords

Disability Rights and Representation Family and Disability Support Research Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 1965-1965

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12027-6

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