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Estruch-García V, Gil-Llario MD, Fernández-García O. Sexual experiences and knowledge of people with moderate intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2024; 68:512-523. [PMID: 38304997 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study addresses the sexuality of people with moderate intellectual disabilities (PMID), a topic that has been little studied. Understanding romantic and sexual experiences is highly relevant for reducing stigma and prejudice related to their sexuality. Additionally, comprehending the level of sexual knowledge of PMID contributes to the development of preventive and sexual health education programmes tailored for this group. Our aim is to explore the sexual history (relationships, sexual behaviour, condom use and sexual abuse), sex education received and the level of sexual knowledge of PMID. METHOD The total of 142 PMID completed questionnaires about sexual knowledge and experiences, and their support staff provided additional information. Data were analysed using chi-square test (χ2) and descriptive statistical analysis. RESULTS Masturbation was the most common sexual behaviour (75.7%), especially among men (χ2 = 5.81, P < 0.05). Sexual intercourse was rare, and only 30.5% reported using condoms. Women reported a higher prevalence of self-reported sexual abuse (27.3% vs. 6% in men). The study also highlighted misconceptions about sexual intercourse risks and contraceptive methods. CONCLUSION The results suggest that PMID need sexual education to ensure healthy sexual experiences and prevent risky behaviour.
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- V Estruch-García
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Gil-Llario MD, Fernández-García O, Huedo-Medina TB, Morell-Mengual V, Ballester-Arnal R. Analysis of the Effectiveness of an Affective-Sexual Education Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38252036 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2023.2300627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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In recent years, the number of programs to improve sex education for people with intellectual disabilities has increased. However, in most cases, these programs do not provide any evidence of their impact. In the present study we analyzed the effectiveness of the SALUDIVERSEX affective-sexual education program for people with intellectual disabilities using a controlled trial design. 246 individuals from eastern Spain completed a battery of questionnaires before and after the intervention. Multilevel statistical analyses showed that the risk of experiencing sexual abuse had significantly decreased and knowledge about sexuality significantly increased among those who received the intervention compared to those who did not. The evaluation of the professionals who worked daily with the participants agreed on how knowledge about sexuality and intimacy increased and concerns about sexuality decreased among those in the intervention group. The SALUDIVERSEX program is a powerful educational strategy to promote better sexual health and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.
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- María Dolores Gil-Llario
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jaume I University
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Emerson E, Llewellyn G. Exposure of Women With and Without Disabilities to Violence and Discrimination: Evidence from Cross-sectional National Surveys in 29 Middle- and Low-Income Countries. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2023; 38:7215-7241. [PMID: 36541227 PMCID: PMC10170557 DOI: 10.1177/08862605221141868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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There is a paucity of robust nationally representative data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) on the prevalence and risk factors associated with exposure of women with/without disability to either discrimination or violence. We undertook secondary analysis of data collected in Round 6 of UNICEF's Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) involving nationally representative data from 29 countries with a total sample size of 320,426 women aged 18 to 49 years. We estimated: (1) prevalence rates for exposure to discrimination and violence among women with/without disabilities in the previous year in a range of LMICs; (2) the relative risk of exposure when adjusted for demographic and contextual characteristics; (3) the relative risk of exposure associated with specific functional difficulties associated with disabilities; and (4) the association between country-level estimates and national wealth and human development potential. Our results indicated that women with disabilities were approximately twice as likely as women without disabilities to be exposed to violence and discrimination in the past year, and approximately one-third more likely to feel unsafe in either their home or local neighbourhood and to be at greater risk of domestic violence. Risk of exposure was associated with national characteristics (national wealth, human development potential) and within country factors, especially relative household wealth and level of education. These results must be of concern on two counts. First, they attest to the ongoing violation of the human rights of women with disabilities. Second, they point to increased exposure among women with disabilities to several well-documented social determinants of poorer health.
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- Eric Emerson
- University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Lancaster University, UK
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Thomas JC, Kopel J. Male Victims of Sexual Assault: A Review of the Literature. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:bs13040304. [PMID: 37102818 PMCID: PMC10135558 DOI: 10.3390/bs13040304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Compared to female rape victims, the literature addressing male rape victims remains a growing area of interest for counselors and scholars. This article aims to review the growing literature on male sexual assault victims. Specifically, the review will examine the literature on male victims of sexual assault in nine sections: (a) an overview of male sexual assault, (b) male rape myths, (c) prevalence, (d) responses to male victimization, (e) populations and perpetrators of male victimization, (f) risk factors, (g) reporting, (h) the impact of sexual assault on men, (i) help-seeking, and (j) implications for counseling. Empirical studies, case reports, and books are included in the review.
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- John C. Thomas
- Department of Counselor Education & Family Studies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 24515, USA
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- School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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Oyediran K, Spencer CM, Stith SM. Men as Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Cameroon and Sierra Leone. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2023; 38:5211-5235. [PMID: 36029010 DOI: 10.1177/08862605221120883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There is a lack of research on how global intimate partner violence (IPV) has impacted men, especially in patriarchal societies of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study used data from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) conducted in Cameroon and Sierra Leone after 2010 to examine the prevalence and predictors of IPV victimization among married or cohabiting men aged 15 to 59 years. We chose to examine factors related to IPV victimization separately in each country to highlight the importance of not generalizing results from one SSA country to another or to SSA as a whole. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine factors associated with physical, psychological, and sexual IPV victimization. In Cameroon, 26.5% of men reported psychological victimization, 24.4% reported physical victimization, and 2.3% reported sexual victimization in the year before the survey. The corresponding proportions of male victims in Sierra Leone were 23.4%, 14.9%, and 2.7% respectively. Men in both countries experienced more psychological violence than physical or sexual violence. The prevalence of IPV varied by age, education, ethnicity, witnessed father beating his mother, wife's alcohol consumption, and approval of wife-beating. In both countries, reporting IPV victimization was related to exposure to father beating mother, alcohol consumption, ethnicity, and approval of wife-beating. Implications of these findings suggest that it is important to consider the influence of contextual and structural factors in understanding the vulnerability of men to IPV victimization. The inconsistent patterns and socio-cultural variation within countries suggest that a multilayer approach should be used to prevent and respond to IPV against men.
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- Kola' Oyediran
- John Snow, Inc., Arlington, VA, USA
- International Health and Data Analysis Center, Abuja, Nigeria
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Eyasu Alemu N, Josephine Adeagbo M, Melese B. The Risk of Interpersonal Violence against Women with Disabilities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Literature Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2023.100554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Gil-Llario MD, Fernández-García O, Huedo-Medina TB, Estruch-García V, Ballester-Arnal R. Analysis of the Differential Efficacy of the Reduced Version Over the Extended Version of an Affective-Sexual Education Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2023; 52:135-147. [PMID: 36169777 PMCID: PMC9517966 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-022-02407-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recently, with the increase in demand, multiple intervention proposals aimed at improving the sexual health of people with intellectual disabilities have emerged. Among them is the SALUDIVERSEX program, which takes a positive approach to sexuality. It has an extended version, consisting of 16 sessions and whose efficacy has already been proven, and a reduced version of 10 sessions. Thus, the present study aimed to test the differential efficacy of the two versions. A total of 208 participants (103 women and 105 men) aged between 19 and 67 years (M = 37.23, SD = 10.66) completed a battery of instruments before and after the intervention. Statistical analyses showed that users who participated in the reduced version of the program presented a significantly higher rate of improvement in their sexual behaviors compared to those who participated in the extended version (Sexual response: β10 = - 0.46 ± 0.19, p = .034; Sex practices: β10 = - 0.52 ± 0.23, p = .037; Use condoms: β10 = - 1.56 ± 0.59, p = .017), as well as a significantly higher decrease in the risk of suffering sexual abuse (β10 = 3.95 ± 0.64, p < .001). However, no statistically significant differences in sexuality knowledge were obtained with respect to the improvement between the two versions (β10 = - 0.09 ± 1.21, p = .94). Meanwhile, the professionals who applied the program found that those who participated in the reduced version, although they presented a significantly greater increase in their knowledge about privacy (β10 = - 0.48 ± 0.08, p < .001), did not improve their concerns about their inappropriate sexual behaviors as much as the users of the extended version (β10 = - 1.35 ± 0.21, p < .001). Thus, although both versions were effective, the reduced version seems to do so to a greater extent and in a shorter time, which makes it the more recommendable option.
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- María Dolores Gil-Llario
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jaume I University, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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Franchino-Olsen H, Silverstein HA, Kahn NF, Martin SL. Physical Disabilities and Low Cognitive Ability Increase Odds of Minor Sex Exchange among Adolescent Males in the United States. JOURNAL OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 2022; 31:967-986. [PMID: 36380509 PMCID: PMC10731614 DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2022.2146560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Disability is a well-established risk factor for sexual violence victimization among both male and female children. Some research indicates that adolescent females with disabilities are at higher risk of experiencing minor sex exchange (a form of minor sex trafficking victimization) compared to females without disabilities, but there is a dearth of similar research among adolescent males. This study investigates whether physical disability and low cognitive ability are related to sex exchange among minor adolescent males. This cross-sectional analysis using data from a nationally representative cohort study, The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), included 4,401 male participants who were age 18 or younger at Wave II. Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models estimated the odds of adolescent experiences of sex exchange by physical disability and cognitive ability. Both severe physical disability and low cognitive ability in adolescent males were significantly associated with increased odds of exchanging sex, results similar to those found in studies of adolescent females. Because of these associations for both males and females, disability should be taken into account when designing and implementing prevention and intervention programs related to sex trafficking. These results underscore the importance of addressing system-wide gaps contributing to the relationship between disability and the involvement of minors in commercial sex exchange.
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- Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Ballan M, Freyer M, Romanelli M. Occupational Functioning among Intimate Partner Violence Survivors with Disabilities: A Retrospective Analysis. Occup Ther Health Care 2022; 36:368-390. [PMID: 34726568 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2021.1994684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Individuals with disabilities are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence and face resultant compromised occupational functioning. Yet limited research exists regarding how occupational therapy practitioners can assist this population. This retrospective, cross-sectional study aims to facilitate better understanding of the relationship between intimate partner violence and occupational functioning among survivors with disabilities. Domestic violence shelter resident records covering a six-year service period were reviewed, assessing relationships between several measures of functioning and sample demographics, disability diagnosis, and participant abuse histories. Findings suggest that there may be a relationship between occupational functioning, disability type, and types of intimate partner violence sustained.
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- Michelle Ballan
- Stony Brook School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Stony Brook School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Washington, Washington, Seattle, USA
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Mitra M, Long-Bellil L, Moura I, Miles A, Kaye HS. Advancing Health Equity And Reducing Health Disparities For People With Disabilities In The United States. Health Aff (Millwood) 2022; 41:1379-1386. [DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Monika Mitra
- Monika Mitra , Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
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- Linda Long-Bellil, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- H. Stephen Kaye, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Mailhot Amborski A, Bussières EL, Vaillancourt-Morel MP, Joyal CC. Sexual Violence Against Persons With Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis. TRAUMA, VIOLENCE & ABUSE 2022; 23:1330-1343. [PMID: 33657931 PMCID: PMC9425723 DOI: 10.1177/1524838021995975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A growing number of large-scale studies suggest that people with disabilities are at greater risk of sexual victimization than nondisabled individuals. However, certain results are inconsistent and whether potential moderators explain this variability in previous findings remain to be considered. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the magnitude of the difference in risk of being sexually victimized based on the presence of a disability. An additional objective was to evaluate the relative influence of gender, age, type of disability, type of sexual violence, and relationship with the perpetrator on the association between the presence of a disability and sexual victimization. Studies were searched using pertinent databases and retained if they included a group with a disability, provided data that quantify the occurrence of abuse, indicated the type of sexual violence, and was published between 1970 and 2018 in French or English. A total of 68 studies, allowing 84 independent samples and 12,427 participants, were included. Individuals with disabilities were at significantly higher risk of sexual victimization than persons without disabilities (odds ratio = 2.27). The risk of sexual victimization among individuals with a disability was significantly higher in adult participants compared with the risk in minor participants. Sensory impairment was the type of disability associated with the highest risk of sexual victimization. Odds of sexual victimization among individuals with a disability were significantly higher in African countries compared with all others, and odds in Western Europe were significantly lower than in the United States. No significant differences emerged across eras.
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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Codina M, Pereda N. Characteristics and Prevalence of Lifetime Sexual Victimization Among a Sample of Men and Women with Intellectual Disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:NP14117-NP14139. [PMID: 33866835 DOI: 10.1177/08862605211006373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study examines the prevalence and characteristics of sexual victimization experiences suffered by people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The sample consisted of 260 adults with an ID diagnosis (154 men and 106 women), ranging in age from 20 to 71 years (M = 41.69, SD = 12.05). The results showed that 35% of the sample had been sexually victimized at some point in their life. Being a woman, being declared legally incapable, and having comorbid mental health diagnoses were the most relevant characteristics of sexual victims with ID. Fondling was the most reported victimization, and rape showed the greatest gender differences, with a higher risk for women with ID of being raped compared to their male counterparts (odds ratio = 4.28, p < .05). The offender was generally a known male adult, and the percentage of incidents reported to the authorities was very low (7.4%). The psychological consequences of abuse were general distress, anxiety, and depressive symptomatology. Intervention and prevention programs targeting this population, as well as the training of professionals and caregivers, are essential to deal with sexual victimization and to protect and ensure the quality of life of people with ID.
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Fomba H, Ouedraogo HG, Cissé K, Kouanda S. Prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of sexual violence among people with disabilities in Burkina Faso. AIDS Care 2022; 34:11-17. [PMID: 35852218 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2097794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A person with a disability regardless of the gender has an increased risk of sexual coercion and violence in various ways. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence and the risk factors associated with lifetime sexual violence among people with disabilities (PWDs) in Burkina Faso. We conducted a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study carried out in Central, Central-East, Central-West and "Hauts Bassins" regions of Burkina Faso. PWDs were selected during a household survey through a two-stage random sampling technique. The prevalence of sexual violence in people disabilities was 7.4% (95%: CI 5.8-9.4). Females with disabilities were more likely than males with disabilities to report lifetime sexual violence (8.9% vs. 4.9%). The place where the person usually spends time and the disability duration were significantly associated with the occurrence of sexual violence among females with disability. There is no association between the other demographic characteristics and sexual violence among people with disability.
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- Harouna Fomba
- Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.,Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.,Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.,Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Fomba H, Ouedraogo HG, Cissé K, Kouanda S. Prevalence and factors associated to the occurrence of sexual violence among people with disabilities in Burkina Faso. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2022:1-11. [PMID: 35313766 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2022.2049196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A person with a disability regardless of the gender has an increased risk of sexual coercion and violence in various ways. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence and the risk factors associated with lifetime sexual violence among people with disabilities (PWDs) in Burkina Faso. We conducted a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study carried out in four regions (Central, Central-East, Central-West and 'Hauts Bassins' regions) of Burkina Faso. PWDs were selected during a household survey through a two-stage random sampling technique. The prevalence of sexual violence in people disabilities was 7.4% (95%: CI 5.8-9.4). Females with disabilities were more likely than males with disabilities to report lifetime sexual violence (8.9% vs 4.9%). The place where the person usually spends time and the disability duration were significantly associated with the occurrence of sexual violence among female with disability. No significant association was found between different and sexual violence among people with disabilities. Sexual violence is frequent among PWDs in Burkina Faso. Specific policy to protect PWDs particularly women with disabilities from sexual violence is urgently needed.
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- Harouna Fomba
- Department of public health, Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of public health, Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Biomedical and public health department, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of public health, Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Biomedical and public health department, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of public health, Institut Africain de Santé Publique (IASP), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Biomedical and public health department, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS/CNRST), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Gil-Llario MD, Morell-Mengual V, Fernández-García O, Ruiz-Palomino E, Ballester-Arnal R. Factors associated with condom use in vaginal intercourse among Spanish adults with intellectual disability: Proposal for an explanatory model. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 121:104157. [PMID: 34971990 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevention of HIV or other STIs in people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is a rarely studied subject even though this population group is at the same risk of infection as the general population. AIMS The present study aims to conduct a descriptive analysis of sexual behaviours and condom use frequency in Spanish men and women with intellectual disabilities and identify the combination of variables that best explain condom use in vaginal intercourse. METHODS AND PROCEDURES The sample consisted of 253 people (56.1 % male and 43.9 % female) aged between 20 and 64 years (M = 38.52; SD = 10.48). Participants completed the Sexuality Questionnaire for People with Intellectual Disabilities and the Sexual Abuse Risk Screening Scale. OUTCOMES AND RESULTS The percentage of consistent condom use is 27.7 % for vaginal intercourse. Lack of knowledge about body boundaries constitutes a risk factor contributing to risky sexual behaviour. Knowledge of HIV-transmitting fluids and perceived self-efficacy are protective factors. The proposed model explains between 35.5 % and 46.6 % of the variance. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The results highlight the importance of considering the judgements people make about their ability to perform preventive behaviour and the provision of information on sexuality adapted to cognitive abilities to minimise the engagement in risky behaviours.
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castellon, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castellon, Spain
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Gil-Llario MD, Díaz-Rodríguez I, Morell-Mengual V, Gil-Juliá B, Ballester-Arnal R. Sexual Health in Spanish People with Intellectual Disability: the Impact of the Lockdown due to COVID-19. SEXUALITY RESEARCH & SOCIAL POLICY : JOURNAL OF NSRC : SR & SP 2022; 19:1217-1227. [PMID: 34335991 PMCID: PMC8308064 DOI: 10.1007/s13178-021-00621-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The lockdown due to COVID-19 affected the sexual health of the people with intellectual disabilities by differentially modifying the frequency and characteristics of people's sexual activity depending on whether or not they lived with a partner during this period. The aim of this study was to analyze the extent to which the sexual behavior of people with intellectual disabilities (with and without a partner) was affected during the lockdown. METHODS The sample consisted of 73 people with intellectual disabilities between 21 and 63 years old (M = 39.63; SD = 10.11). The variables analyzed were the physical, social, and technological environment during the lockdown, sexual appetite, sexual behavior, online sexual activity, and sexual abuse. The data were collected between the months of May and June of 2020. RESULTS The lockdown increased the sexual appetite of a third of the sample (38%), especially the youngest participants. Sexual activity focused on autoeroticism and online behavior, particularly sending nude images of oneself (88%) and viewing pornography (83.6%). Rates of sexual abuse during this period were relatively high (6.8%). CONCLUSIONS The sexual activity of people with ID was important during the lockdown, and they had to adapt to the circumstances of isolation in a similar way to the general population. Technological improvements in terms of devices and connection quality at home allowed their sexual behavior to be reoriented, opening the door to new risks for the sexual health of people with ID. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Cybersex and the increase in sexual abuse due to confinement are aspects that should be included in programs to improve the sexual health of this group.
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- M. Dolores Gil-Llario
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castellon, Spain
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Prevalence of Nonpartner Physical and Sexual Violence Against People With Disabilities. Am J Prev Med 2021; 61:329-337. [PMID: 34419230 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to determine the prevalence rates of nonpartner physical and sexual violence in men and women with different disabilities compared with those in people without disabilities. METHODS Face-to-face interviews were conducted in 3 regions of New Zealand (2017-2019), and 2,887 randomly selected respondents participated (1,464 women, 1,423 men). Respondents provided information on the disability types (physical, intellectual, psychological, none) experienced and on the experience of physical and sexual violence since age 15 years. Analysis was conducted in 2020-2021. RESULTS More people with disabilities reported nonpartner physical and sexual violence experience than those without disabilities. For women, 15.4% of those with disabilities experienced lifetime nonpartner physical violence, and 11.1% experienced lifetime nonpartner sexual violence. For men with disabilities, 56.2% experienced lifetime nonpartner physical violence, and 5.6% experienced lifetime nonpartner sexual violence. Women and men with psychological disabilities reported the highest prevalence rates of nonpartner physical and sexual violence. The main perpetrators of nonpartner physical violence for women with disabilities were parents and relatives (59.7%), whereas for men with disabilities, strangers (59.3%) were the main perpetrators. Among people with disabilities who reported nonpartner sexual violence, 43.5% of women and 60.0% of men never sought help. CONCLUSIONS This is one of the few studies globally reporting on the prevalence of nonpartner violence in both men and women with different disability types. It contributes information on the gender and relationships of those who perpetrated the violence. Findings highlight the need for violence prevention and intervention programs that are inclusive of and responsive to those with different disability types.
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Analysis of demographic profile, sexual offenses and defense ability among intellectually disabled females. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL: REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsir.2020.100121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Gil-Llario MD, Morell-Mengual V, Fernández-García O, Castro-Calvo J, Ballester-Arnal R. Development and psychometric properties of an instrument for the Assessment of Sexual Behaviour and Knowledge of people with Intellectual Disability. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2020; 35:976-987. [PMID: 33103331 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND This paper presents psychometric properties of an instrument for the Assessment of Sexual Behaviour and Knowledge of people with Intellectual Disability (ASBKID), other-reported by professionals who are in daily contact with them. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Assessments of 236 individuals with intellectual disability were obtained from 100 professionals. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure: concern about the user's inappropriate or uninhibited sexual behaviour; perception of the user's knowledge about privacy and social norms; perception of the user's knowledge about sexuality; and concerns about the user's sexuality. A multi-group CFA was also conducted in men and women, confirming the adequacy of this four-factor structure by gender. The reliability of the factors ranged from 0.74 to 0.92. CONCLUSIONS The psychometric results obtained support the use of the ASBKID as a valid and reliable measure for the assessment of sexual behaviour and knowledge in both men and women with intellectual disability.
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- María Dolores Gil-Llario
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Universitat Jaume I, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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Gil-Llario MD, Ballester-Arnal R, Morell-Mengual V, Caballero-Gascón L, Castro-Calvo J. Development and Psychometric Properties of the Detection of Sexual Abuse Risk Screening Scale (DSARss). SEXUAL ABUSE : A JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2020; 32:850-877. [PMID: 31248341 DOI: 10.1177/1079063219858061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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People with intellectual disability (ID) are more vulnerable to being victims of sexual abuse (SA) because, in most cases, they are not able to detect the warning signs that abuse could occur. However, there is a lack of appropriate assessment tools to determine their vulnerability. To address this limitation, the current study tests the psychometric properties of the Detection of Sexual Abuse Risk Screening Scale (DSARss), a new scale developed to assess the ability of individuals with mild or moderate ID to detect the risk of SA. In all, 246 individuals with mild or moderate ID (55.3% males) completed the DSARss, along with other scales assessing related dimensions (e.g., psychopathological symptoms, quality of live). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) yielded a four-factor structure explaining 65.34% of the total variance in the DSARss. Two independent EFAs in males and females were also performed to confirm the suitability of this four-factor structure according to gender. The reliability of the total score and subscales ranged between .70 and .93. Likewise, correlations with other related scales were positive and significant. Temporal stability 6 months after the first application was .47. Finally, we explored the criterion-related validity of the DSARss across different SA indicators. These results, along with the absence of sound questionnaires to assess the risk of SA in people with ID, justify the use of the DSARss to assess this construct in both men and women.
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Kolbe V, Büttner A. Domestic Violence Against Men-Prevalence and Risk Factors. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2020; 117:534-541. [PMID: 33087241 PMCID: PMC7658679 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2020.0534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND According to the World Health Organization (WHO), intimate partner violence is among the major risks to women's health around the world. Men, too, can be victims of domestic violence; like female victims, they tend to present initially with their injuries to a family physician or an emergency room. Domestic violence against men is thus a relevant issue for physicians of all specialties. METHODS This review is based on publications retrieved by a comprehensive, selective search in the PubMed database and with the Google Scholar search service, as well as on a retrospective analysis of data on the injured persons, the aggressors, and the nature of the violence that was experienced and the injuries that were sustained. RESULTS The studies identified by the search yielded prevalence rates of 3.4% to 20.3% for domestic physical violence against men. Most of the affected men had been violent toward their partners themselves. 10.6-40% of them reported having been abused or maltreated as children. Alcohol abuse, jealousy, mental illness, physical impairment, and short relationship duration are all associated with a higher risk of being a victim of domestic violence. The reported consequences of violence include mostly minor physical injuries, impaired physical health, mental health problems such as anxiety or a disruptive disorder, and increased consumption of alcohol and/or illegal drugs. CONCLUSION The prevalence of violence against men and the risk factors for it have been little studied to date. It would be desirable for preventive measures to be further developed and for special help to be made available to the affected men.
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- Verena Kolbe
- Institute of Forensic Medicine, University Medical Center Rostock
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, University Medical Center Rostock
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Tol W. Interpersonal violence and mental health: a social justice framework to advance research and practice. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2020; 7:e10. [PMID: 32742668 PMCID: PMC7379322 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2020.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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This editorial paper accompanies a special series in the journal Global Mental Health focused on the topic of interpersonal violence and mental health. This series included 24 papers reporting on data from 31 countries, published between 2017 and 2019. This accompanying paper provides a short summary of findings in the special series and reflects on next steps in research and practice. Collectively, the series' 24 papers suggest intricate bi-directional relationships between interpersonal violence and mental health, situated in particular contexts and varying across the life course. In order to study this complexity, an overarching theoretical framework is critical. This paper takes the social justice theory developed by Powers and Faden (2006, 2019) as a starting point. It is argued that application of this social justice framework will be helpful to: strengthen conceptual clarity; provide a sense of direction for research and practice in the area of interpersonal violence and mental health; assist in conducting more fine grained analyses of contextually determined processes of disadvantage; and help situate disciplinary specific research and practice questions in their broader context, thereby strengthening multi-disciplinary research and multi-sectoral policy and programming efforts.
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- W.A. Tol
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Peter C. Alderman Program for Global Mental Health, HealthRight International, New York, NY, USA
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Celbis O, Altın İ, Ayaz N, Börk T, Karatoprak S. Evaluation of Incest Cases: 4-Years Retrospective Study. JOURNAL OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 2020; 29:79-89. [PMID: 31381492 DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2019.1634664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Incest is specific type of sexual abuse. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sociodemographic data and examination findings of cases referred to our hospital as forensic court cases of incest, and to measure the effect on mental health disorders of the nature of the sexual abuse. Retrospective examination was made of the records of 40 cases of incest victims. Evaluation was made of the age, gender, incident suffered, the perpetrator, form of abuse, examination findings, and mental status. The cases comprised 36 girls and 4 boys. Without penetration sexual abuse was determined in 25 cases and with penetration sexual abuse in 15 cases. At least one mental health disorder was determined in 20 of the cases of simple sexual abuse and in 11 of the major sexual abuse type cases. The most frequently seen mental health disorder was post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 21 cases. Mental health disorders were determined in 77.5% of the incest cases in this study, at a greater rate 80% in cases of "without penetration sexual abuse" than in cases of "with penetration sexual abuse" 74.33%. Therefore, all cases of incest must be followed up carefully without differentiation of without or with penetration abuse.
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- Ömer Halisdemir Traning and Research Hospital, Niğde, Turkey
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Sammet Moring N, Parish SL, Mitra M, Alterio NA. After Disclosure: A Research Protocol to Respond to Disclosures of Abuse and Sexual Violence in Research With Adults With Intellectual Disabilities. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 16:254-263. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Bouvé College of Health SciencesNortheastern University Boston MA USA
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- Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, Heller School for Social Policy and ManagementBrandeis University Waltham MA USA
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- Commonwealth of MassachusettsDisabled Persons Protection Commission Braintree MA USA
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Disability, sexual orientation, and the mental health outcomes of intimate partner violence: A comparative study of women in the U.S. Disabil Health J 2019; 12:164-170. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Gil-Llario MD, Morell-Mengual V, Díaz-Rodríguez I, Ballester-Arnal R. Prevalence and sequelae of self-reported and other-reported sexual abuse in adults with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2019; 63:138-148. [PMID: 30328163 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sexual victimisation is an important problem that affects millions of people around the world, especially those with some kind of disability. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported and documented sexual abuse in people with mild or moderate intellectual disability and to analyse the sequelae that such experiences can have on their psychosocial health. METHODS The sample consisted of 360 adults (50% men and 50% women) between 18 and 55 years of age (M = 39.87; standard deviation = 10.55). RESULTS The prevalence of sexual abuse is 6.10% when it is self-reported (9.4% in women and 2.8% in men) and 28.6% when it is reported by professionals (27.8% in women and 29.4% in men). People who self-report cases of abuse present poorer quality of life, more negative attitudes towards sex and a lower capacity to identify situations that entail a risk of sexual abuse. Individuals who have suffered documented cases of abuse are more likely to present encopresis, social isolation, self-harm and a higher number of suicide attempts. CONCLUSIONS Our results evidence the need to have access to all sources of information so as to be able to obtain prevalence figures that match the real situation and to perform a proper analysis of the sequelae.
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- M D Gil-Llario
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castellon, Spain
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Duchesne S, Seyller M, Chariot P. Male sexual assaults in the Paris, France area: An observational study over 8 years. Forensic Sci Int 2018; 290:16-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dembo RS, Mitra M, McKee M. The psychological consequences of violence against people with disabilities. Disabil Health J 2018; 11:390-397. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gil-Llario MD, Morell-Mengual V, Ballester-Arnal R, Díaz-Rodríguez I. The experience of sexuality in adults with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2018; 62:72-80. [PMID: 29159891 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disability have the same sexual needs as those without any disability, yet their sexuality is often restricted by reluctant attitudes and/or fears based on irrational beliefs. The aim of this study is to describe and analyse different areas of sexuality in adults with mild or moderate intellectual disability. METHOD The sample consisted of 180 men and 180 women attending occupational centres. All the participants were administered a questionnaire about sexuality adapted to their characteristics. RESULTS Results show that 84.2% have had sexual relationships with another person, this percentage being higher in females and in people aged between 38 and 55 years old. Condoms are used by 41.4%. The most frequently used contraceptive methods are the pill (39.6%), transdermal patch (30.2%) and intrauterine device (6.7%). 9.4% of the women and 2.8% of the men has experienced sexual abuse. CONCLUSION In conclusion, there is a need to draw up educational programmes, differentiated according to gender and adapted to their reality, which include contents related with sexual health, sexual abuse and condom use.
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- M D Gil-Llario
- Department of Developmental and Education Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Education Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castellon, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Education Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Bows H. Practitioner Views on the Impacts, Challenges, and Barriers in Supporting Older Survivors of Sexual Violence. Violence Against Women 2017; 24:1070-1090. [PMID: 29332552 PMCID: PMC6009174 DOI: 10.1177/1077801217732348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Despite half a century of research on both sexual violence and elder abuse, the intersection between the two remains largely unexplored. Using theoretical lenses of feminist criminology and critical feminist gerontology, this article explores the intersection between age and sexual violence drawing on interviews with 23 practitioners supporting older survivors (aged 60 and over). They reported physical and emotional effects of sexual violence leading to limited lifestyles, disengagement from social networks, and reliance on pathogenic coping strategies. Provision of effective support was complicated by challenges associated with aging bodies and the social stigma associated with both sexual victimhood and older age. Additional challenges lay in supporting older male survivors and those living with dementia. The article ends by discussing implications for practice and an agenda for future research.
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