de Wit Wouter, Roeg D, Frielink N, Embregts P J C M
Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands.
Zuidwester, Middelharnis, Netherlands.
J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2024 Jun;49(2):241-252. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2023.2301616. Epub 2024 Jan 24.
Sexual health includes physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing related to sexuality. Given people with mild intellectual disabilities' reliance on relatives and support staff, it is important to explore the latter's understanding of sexual health.
Relatives ( = 7) and support staff ( = 15) of people with mild intellectual disabilities participated in a concept mapping procedure that included brainstorming, sorting and ranking activities. An expert group interpreted the results.
Relatives and support staff identified aspects of sexual health of people with mild intellectual disabilities, including sexual preferences, sexual behaviour and support and education. While relatives prioritised relationships, support staff emphasised sexual identity.
The study highlights the necessity of adopting a comprehensive approach to sexual health for people with mild intellectual disabilities. This approach should consider developmental perspectives, incorporating support, education and a positive attitude towards their sexual health. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
性健康包括与性相关的身体、情感、心理和社会福祉。鉴于轻度智力残疾者对亲属和支持人员的依赖，探索后者对性健康的理解非常重要。
轻度智力残疾者的亲属（n = 7）和支持人员（n = 15）参与了一个概念映射程序，该程序包括头脑风暴、分类和排序活动。一个专家组对结果进行了解释。
亲属和支持人员确定了轻度智力残疾者性健康的各个方面，包括性偏好、性行为以及支持和教育。亲属将人际关系列为优先事项，而支持人员则强调性身份。
该研究强调了对轻度智力残疾者采取综合性性健康方法的必要性。这种方法应考虑发展视角，纳入支持、教育以及对他们性健康的积极态度。讨论了对研究和实践的启示。
