The experience of sexuality in adults with intellectual disability.
J Intellect Disabil Res
; 62(1): 72-80, 2018 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
People with intellectual disability have the same sexual needs as those without any disability, yet their sexuality is often restricted by reluctant attitudes and/or fears based on irrational beliefs. The aim of this study is to describe and analyse different areas of sexuality in adults with mild or moderate intellectual disability.METHOD:
The sample consisted of 180 men and 180 women attending occupational centres. All the participants were administered a questionnaire about sexuality adapted to their characteristics.RESULTS:
Results show that 84.2% have had sexual relationships with another person, this percentage being higher in females and in people aged between 38 and 55 years old. Condoms are used by 41.4%. The most frequently used contraceptive methods are the pill (39.6%), transdermal patch (30.2%) and intrauterine device (6.7%). 9.4% of the women and 2.8% of the men has experienced sexual abuse.CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, there is a need to draw up educational programmes, differentiated according to gender and adapted to their reality, which include contents related with sexual health, sexual abuse and condom use.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Comportamento Sexual
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Delitos Sexuais
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Preservativos
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Anticoncepção
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Anticoncepcionais Femininos
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Dispositivos Intrauterinos
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Deficiência Intelectual
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article