TY - JOUR
AU - Embregts, P. J. C. M.
AB - IntroductionSexual health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO 2015), refers to a comprehensive state of well‐being spanning physical, emotional, mental and social aspects of sexuality. It encompasses a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and intimate relationships, characterised by the possibility of enjoying safe sexual experiences, devoid of coercion, discrimination or violence (WHO 2015). Furthermore, sexual health comprises various dimensions, including sexual expressions, orientations, behaviours and gender identities (Kismödi et al. 2017). Adults with mild IDs live supported societal lives and express sexual desires similar to those without disabilities (Kijak 2013; Lam et al. 2019). Nevertheless, they often indicate to be unsatisfied about their sexual health (De Wit et al. 2021), as they have fewer sexual experiences (e.g. kissing, hugging and intercourse), romantic relationships and sexual knowledge (Medina‐Rico et al. 2018). Importantly, they face an increased risk of sexual abuse (Tomsa et al. 2021). Specifically, adults with mild IDs have unique needs and challenges in sexual health promotion, as they heavily rely on the sexual support and education provided by both relatives and support staff (Schaafsma et al. 2015; Whittle & Butler 2018; Carter et al. 2021). Adults with mild IDs have more opportunities for intimate and romantic relationships compared with those with more severe 
TI - Sexual support and education for adults with mild intellectual disabilities: a Delphi study on multiple perspectives
JF - Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
DO - 10.1111/jir.13172
DA - 2024-11-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wiley/sexual-support-and-education-for-adults-with-mild-intellectual-n3F0cI7R2B
SP - 1267
EP - 1286
VL - 68
IS - 11
DP - DeepDyve
ER -