Gaps and Barriers to Sexual Health Education for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: OT's Role

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512515293p1-7512515293p1
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Koss ◽  
Natalie Robek ◽  
Megan Dougherty ◽  
Anna Murray ◽  
Lindy Weaver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented 04/8/21 This study describes the results of usability testing of activities designed to address the gaps and barriers to sexual health education (SHE) for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Recommendations from stakeholders were incorporated, and the feasibility of a 5-week SHE program was evaluated. OTs can use the results of this study to address significant sexual and reproductive health disparities currently faced by individuals with IDD. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Koss Additional Authors and Speakers: Yong-Fang Kuo, Kenneth Ottenbacher

Barriers to and facilitators of South Asian immigrant adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health services in Canada: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. e20200056
Author(s):  
Salima Meherali ◽  
Bukola Salami ◽  
Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika ◽  
Helen Vallianatos ◽  
Gillian Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Asian Immigrant ◽  
Immigrant Adolescents ◽  
South Asian Immigrant

Data on immigrant access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in Canada typically focus on adult populations generally but not adolescents specifically. To fill this gap, this study explored South Asian immigrant adolescents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators for SRH care and services in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this qualitative descriptive study, researchers conducted six focus group semi-structured interviews with South Asian immigrant adolescents who live in Edmonton, Canada. Barriers included fear of stigma and judgment, lack of information about the healthcare system, lack of privacy and youth-friendly SRH services, lack of comprehensive sexuality education, lack of trust of online SRH information, and language barriers. Facilitators included SRH information classes at school, parental support, and provision of free services. South Asian immigrant adolescents expressed their need for more inclusive and relevant sexual health education, more support from parents and teachers with adequate and evidence-based SRH information and effective communication strategies to enhance communication with adolescents, and more youth-driven integrated health promotion programs to allow them to make informed choices. Their voices and perspectives are useful in informing inclusive and youth-centered sexual health education at home, in school, and in the community.

An iterative process for developing digital gamified sexual health education for adolescent students in low-tech settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (11/12) ◽  
pp. 723-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussein Haruna ◽  
Zamzami Zainuddin ◽  
Robin R. Mellecker ◽  
Samuel K.W. Chu ◽  
Xiao Hu
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
Gamified Learning

Purpose Digital technology has great potential for educating today’s digitally oriented adolescents on health. In particular, digital health gamified learning can make the promotion of the sexual well-being of adolescents more effective. Although venereal diseases such as HIV/AIDS have become a greater problem in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries than in any country outside of Africa, little is publicly known about the development of gamified learning for use in counter-measures. This paper aims to address that deficit by presenting the process of developing one such game. The paper highlights how the “My Future Begins Today” game for sexual health education was developed, evaluated and refined in the real-world of low-tech settings and made improvements based on the response of users. Design/methodology/approach Design-based research (DBR) was used to guide the design, develop, test and refine the digital game in iterative cycles. The evaluation of the effectiveness of iterations of the game was done using adolescent sexual health literacy tests and the validated Motivation, Attitude, Knowledge and Engagement framework, the authors developed based on existing approaches. That framework combines the elements of motivation, attitude, knowledge and engagement, effectiveness was evaluated based on the game’s ability to motivate students, improve their attitudes, increase their acquisition of knowledge and engage them in learning self-rating surveys and interviews. The whole process of game design, testing, evaluation and refinement were underpinned by the activity theory, DBR and participatory design (PD) research. Findings Participants in the gamified learning platforms demonstrated higher average scores on their post-tests than their counterparts subjected to the traditional teaching classroom. Also, gamified learning groups commented positively on the effectiveness of their instructional approach than their counterparts in the traditional learning group. The stakeholders’ involvement in developing gamified learning provided a good understanding of the importance of the game to the adolescent students and how it was going to be used to address the problem identified. The application of PD contributed to the effectiveness of the game. It involved various actors from various fields who were relevant to the game. Also, engaging targeted users from the beginning resulted in the creation of a better correspondence with the preferences of end-users. Practical implications This study has contributed to a better understanding of sex education and knowledge in the area of adolescent reproductive health issues, using developed innovative game mechanics features and its applicability in low-tech settings. Originality/value The study will be a recommendation for future researchers in applying this gamified learning concept and its suitability in their teaching practice, particularly regarding sexual health education and adolescent reproductive health issues in low-tech settings of SSA.

Sexual health education for adolescents with developmental disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (8) ◽  
pp. 1000-1011 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Lee Murray
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
Sexual Health Education ◽  
Sexual Identities ◽  
Services And Supports

Background: While statistics related to the sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities are alarming, there remains a gap in the services and supports available to promote sexual health and healthy relationships and prevent sexual abuse of this population. Objective: To develop and deliver a sexual health education programme for adolescents with developmental disabilities and to identify the reactions and perceptions of students, teachers and parents involved in the programme. Methods: Using an interprofessional collaborative community development model, we developed and delivered a sexual health programme to young people aged 16–21 years with developmental disabilities in five Saskatchewan, Canada high schools. The project adapted, modified and administered the Canadian Red Cross RespectED questionnaires to all participants following the programme to allow for the identification and implementation of best practices with regard to the project’s future operation. Results: Data collected from the feedback and comments were summarised, and major concepts were identified. The information gathered identified meaningful educational experiences for students, their parents and teachers. Conclusion: Project findings reinforce the importance of sexual health education for people with developmental disabilities to increase opportunities for healthy sexual relationships and intimacy, to promote positive sexual identities and to decrease the risk of sexual victimisation.

scholarly journals Effects of mobile health education on sexual and reproductive health information among female school-going adolescents of rural Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 452
Author(s):  
Premyuda Narkarat ◽  
Surasak Taneepanichskul ◽  
Ramesh Kumar ◽  
Ratana Somrongthong
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Rural Thailand

Background: Adolescent pregnancy is one of the major public health issues globally, as well as in Thailand. Sexual health literacy (SHL) has been a proved effective intervention for preventing teenage pregnancy. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of mobile messages to improve sexual and reproductive health literacy among secondary school female students. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study with pre–post design was conducted in two secondary schools of rural Thailand. 128 respondents were selected through a simple random sampling method; equal number of female secondary school students were selected from each school. Health education through mobile messages on sexual and reproductive health literacy were delivered in one group while the other group was observed through routine care for 24 weeks. Baseline (pre) and endline (post) measurement was taken to compare the effects of mobile messages. Study was ethically approved by the institutional review board of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Results: Both groups were same at baseline and found statistically non-significant (p>0.05). After the 24-week health education program, the mean scores of health education groups was found statistically significant (p<0.05), while the mean score in observed group did not show any statistical change (p>0.05) . Level of sexual health literacy scores among female students in the health education group was found statistically significant (p<0.05) in all four domains. While, the observation group was remained same at both measurements pre and post (p=0.521). Conclusion: The study concluded that the mobile messages have proved an effective information method for sexual and reproductive health information among female secondary students of rural Thailand.

scholarly journals Health Education Based On Social Media (WhatsApp) Towards Knowledge And Attitude Of The Prospective Bride About Reproductive And Sexual Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Hani Sutianingsih ◽  
Rery Kurniawati ◽  
Tutik Iswanti
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Reproductive And Sexual Health ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Women are more vulnerable to reproductive health risks, including sexually transmitted infections, verbal abuse, and physical violence. Good knowledge and attitude regarding gender equality before starting a marriage is vital so that the two brides and grooms are mutually responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the bride and groom. Online social media is designed to facilitate interactive social interactions based on internet technology. Whatsapp is the most popular chat application for Indonesians. This is an opportunity when used for learning activities because WhatsApp can convey messages in text, images, sounds, and videos to deliver news about sexual and reproductive health that can be more relevant. The subject of this research is the bride and groom at KUA Cibadak Kab. Lebak, Banten Province. The design of this research is pre-post with control group design. The control group was given lectures on sexual and reproductive health, and the treatment group was assigned health education through social media WhatsApp with 15 people in each group. Based on the results of statistical tests, it was found that there was an effect of WhatsApp social media health education on the knowledge and attitudes of the bride and groom about sexual and reproductive health with a p-value of 0.001. WhatsApp social media can be used as a medium for reproductive and sexual health education for brides and grooms.

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