Usability, Usefulness, and Desirability of Learning Activities for Sexual Health Education for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Schmidt, Elizabeth K.; Dougherty, M; Robek, Natalie; Darragh, Amy; Hand, Brittany N.; Havercamp, Susan M.; Weaver, Lindy; Sommerich, Carolyn M.

doi:10.1080/15546128.2021.1918305

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“…Participants in their study found the puberty and adolescent development visuals to be child-like and not useful for learning. The participants suggested more anatomically-correct visuals for improved learning (Schmidt et al, 2021). Perhaps having a more comprehensive understanding the individuals' cognitive abilities would help to inform the appropriateness of using a doll for modelling and practice.…”

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“…Using a doll with a participant who is 10 or 12 years of age may be appropriate, however when a participant nears the age of adulthood, is the use of a doll still appropriate? Schmidt et al (2021) interviewed young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities about the usefulness, usability, and desirability of learning activities for sexual health topics. Participants in their study found the puberty and adolescent development visuals to be child‐like and not useful for learning.…”

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“…A question that arises when considering menstrual health education for females with intellectual and developmental disabilities is whether the information used is developmentally appropriate and effective. Answering this question is difficult given obscurities in what and how developmentally appropriate education is developed and delivered (Schmidt et al, 2021). A review conducted by Wilbur et al (2019) found that a common barrier faced by women with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their carers was a lack of menstruation training, information, and support in menstruation management.…”

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Menstrual education programs for girls and young women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review

Randall,

Hopkins,

Drew

2024

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BackgroundProviding menstrual education and guidance for menstrual management for girls and young women with intellectual disabilities is recommended to ensure smooth pubertal transitions and to support menstrual self‐agency.MethodThe purpose of this systematic review is to explore menstrual education interventions for girls and young women with intellectual disabilities.ResultsNine studies were included. Interventions were provided in small groups (n = 4) and individually (n = 5). Most studies used dolls (n = 7) and task analysis (n = 7) to teach pad‐replacement skills. All reported significant improvements in participant skills and/or knowledge following the intervention. Only one study addressed self‐agency and self‐esteem as an outcome of the intervention. Menstrual education for girls and young women with intellectual disabilities is largely focused on pad‐replacement skills.ConclusionFurther research is needed to understand the impact of menstrual health and hygiene education on variables apart from skill improvement such as self‐agency and long‐term health outcomes related to menstrual health.

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Menstrual education programs for girls and young women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review

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Drew

2024

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Systematic Integrative Review: Sex Education for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Estruch-García,

Gil-Llario,

Ruiz-Palomino

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Purpose People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require comprehensive sexuality and relationship education (SRE) for healthy sexual development, which refers to the lifelong process of acquiring knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around sexual health that foster well-being and personal fulfillment. In this emerging research field, our aim is to consolidate scientific literature findings and gain a clear understanding of existing gaps. We plan to achieve this by conducting a systematic integrative review, analyzing the development and design process of interventions for individuals with ASD or Developmental Disorder up to February 2023. Furthermore, we place significant emphasis on evaluating the effectiveness of programs for both participants and their families. This comprehensive approach allows us to analyze the overall impact of interventions and provide a more complete understanding of their effectiveness in practical contexts. Methods: A systematic search was conducted on seven databases: ProQuest Dissertation, Scopus, Web of Science, Dialnet, ERIC, PsycInfo, and Pubmed. 20 articles met the inclusion criteria (1 randomized controlled trial, 7 mixed methods, and 12 non-randomized). The methodological quality of the studies was assessed with Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), version 2018. Results: The low quality of the studies does not allow us to confirm that the programs are effective in increasing the level of knowledge, although most of the studies reflect positive results that suggest that the participants have benefited from the training received. Conclusions: This review has allowed us to discover the existing deficiencies in this field, as well as to detect how they could be improved.

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Usability, Usefulness, and Desirability of Learning Activities for Sexual Health Education for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Cited by 2 publications

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Menstrual education programs for girls and young women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review

Menstrual education programs for girls and young women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review

Systematic Integrative Review: Sex Education for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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