What young people with spina bifida want to know about sex and are not being told.

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serval:BIB_86E42A030050
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
What young people with spina bifida want to know about sex and are not being told.
Journal
Child: Care, Health and Development
Author(s)
Akre C., Light A., Sherman L., Polvinen J., Rich M.
ISSN
1365-2214 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0305-1862
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2015
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
41
Number
6
Pages
963-969
Language
english
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper was to examine sexual knowledge, concerns and needs of youth with spina bifida (SB) to inform the medical community on ways to better support their sexual health.
METHODS: As part of the Video Intervention/Prevention Assessment (VIA) - transitions, a prospective cohort study, 309 h of video data were collected from 14 participants (13-28 years old) with SB. Participants were loaned a video camcorder for 8-12 weeks to shoot visual narratives about any aspects of their lives. V/A visual narratives were analysed with grounded theory using NVivo.
RESULTS: Out of 14 participants, 11 (six women) addressed issues surrounding romantic relationships and sexuality in their video clips. Analysis revealed shared concerns, questions and challenges regarding sexuality gathered under four main themes: romantic relationships, sexuality, fertility and parenthood, and need for more talk on sexuality.
CONCLUSIONS: Youth with SB reported difficulties in finding answers to questions regarding their sexuality, romantic relationships and fertility. This study revealed a need for help from the medical community to inform and empower youth with SB in the area of sexual health. Through sexual and reproductive health education with patients and parents starting at an early age, medical providers can further encourage healthy emotional and physical development in adolescents transitioning into adulthood.
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08/12/2015 17:48
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