Caring for a daughter with intellectual disabilities in managing menstruation: a mother's perspective.
J Intellect Dev Disabil
; 37(1): 1-10, 2012 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The concerns of mothers and their experiences while providing help to their daughters with intellectual disability (ID) and considerable support needs during menstruation have rarely been addressed. This qualitative study explored mothers' experiences and perceptions of managing their daughters' menstruation.METHOD:
Twelve Taiwanese mothers of 13 daughters with ID (1 mother had twins) were interviewed to explore their experiences of providing help to their daughters with high support needs during menstruation.RESULTS:
Support networks were limited and mothers developed their own strategies for managing their daughter's menstruation. Surgical hysterectomy or use of medication to cease or postpone menstrual bleeding was never considered by the mothers. The financial cost of menstrual pads and nappies was significant.CONCLUSIONS:
Both an appropriate allowance for families involved in the menstrual care of women with ID and access to appropriate support are needed. More information and educational programs need to be provided to relevant professionals and carers.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Núcleo Familiar
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Cuidadores
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Menstruación
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Discapacidad Intelectual
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Madres
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Intellect Dev Disabil
Asunto de la revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán