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Primary Carer’s Experiences on the Emerging Sexuality of Adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores primary carer’s experiences concerning the emerging sexuality of adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in different cultural and social contexts. Potential studies were collected from four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science. Eighteen studies were met the inclusion criteria and published in the year between 2010 and 2022. Four themes were synthesized: Parental perceptions of sexuality, experience of confusion and dilemma, individual needs and uniqueness of the child, and primary carer’s needs. This study highlighted the need for equipping primary caregivers with knowledge and skills to manage and educate the child about sexuality and sexual health.

Source: Journal of Psychosexual Health

DOI: 10.1177/26318318241276987

Authors: Rosna Vincent, R. Nalini, Athira V.H.

Institution: Pondicherry University

Language: English

Topic: Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410493732

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Cites: 50

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