Attitudes towards Sexuality and Related Caregiver Support of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review on the Perspectives of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Autor/inn/en	de Wit, Wouter; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.
Titel	Attitudes towards Sexuality and Related Caregiver Support of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review on the Perspectives of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 35 (2022) 1, S.75-87 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (de Wit, Wouter) ORCID (van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.) ORCID (Embregts, Petri J. C. M.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2322
DOI	10.1111/jar.12928
Schlagwörter	Sexuality; Intellectual Disability; Health Promotion; Sex Education; Self Concept; Intimacy; Self Expression; Barriers; Caregivers; Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sexualität; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Sex instruction; Sexualaufklärung; Sexualerziehung; Sexualkunde; Selbstkonzept; Intimität; Ausdruck; Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten
Abstract	Background: Sexual health remains at risk for people with an intellectual disability. Attitudes towards sexuality, its support and education have an important role in promoting sexual health. The current review aims to provide an overview of the current research on supportive and restrictive attitudes towards sexuality and its support of people with intellectual disabilities themselves. Method: A systematic review was conducted, searching across eight databases. The quality of the studies was assessed with the Mixed-Method Appraisal Tool. Results: Six themes emerged from the data: sexual behaviour, sexual identity, intimate relationships, barriers to sexual expression, sex education and support by caregivers. Supportive and restrictive attitudes were reported throughout. Conclusions: Attitudes regarding sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities are heterogeneous and people with intellectual disabilities seem to be able to express their sexual desires, needs and attitudes. Findings allow for improved individual support and in-depth research questions. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01