Identifying Effective Methods for Teaching Sex Education to Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
In: The Journal of sex research, Band 52, Heft 4, S. 412-432
ISSN: 1559-8519
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In: The Journal of sex research, Band 52, Heft 4, S. 412-432
ISSN: 1559-8519
In: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities: JARID, Band 26, Heft 2, S. 157-166
ISSN: 1468-3148
BackgroundPeople with intellectual disabilities face barriers that affect their sexual health. Sex education programmes have been developed by professionals working in the field of intellectual disabilities with the aim to overcome these barriers. The aim of this study was to explore the development of these programmes.MethodsSex education programmes geared to people with intellectual disabilities were examined in the context of the Intervention Mapping protocol. Data were obtained via interviews with the programme developers.ResultsAll programmes lack specific programme outcomes, do not have a theoretical basis, did not involve members of relevant groups in the development process and lack systematic evaluation.ConclusionsBased on our findings and the literature, we conclude that these programmes are unlikely to be effective. Future programmes should be developed using a more systematic and theory‐ and evidence‐based approach.