Attitudes of University Students towards the Sexuality of Physically Disabled People

Chandani, Ashok; McKenna, Kryss; Maas, Frikkie

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“…Younger participants have claimed that hospitalization reinforced negative self‐esteem. Society's emphasis on physical attraction and perfection leaves the disabled or disfigured person vulnerable to stigmatization, which affects how individuals view themselves and how they consider that they are viewed by others (27). Poor self‐esteem in patients with RA has been reported previously (28).…”

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The experience of patients with rheumatoid arthritis admitted to hospital

Edwards

Mulherin

Ryan

et al. 2001

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Objective To describe the experiences of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when admitted to hospital. Methods A selected sample of 9 women with RA of at least 3 years duration, who had experienced at least 5 days of inpatient care within the previous 2 years, underwent unstructured interviews in this qualitative, phenomenological study. Information from the interviews was analyzed using Colaizzi's 6 procedural steps. Results Five major themes emerged from the study: uncertainty during the first admission to hospital; the process of becoming an experienced patient on subsequent admissions; the evident experience and knowledge of staff; the effect, both positive and negative, of other patients; and the loss of privacy. Conclusion These findings throw important new light on the experience of patients with RA receiving inpatient rheumatologic care and have the potential to significantly advance nursing practice within rheumatology. Arthritis Care Res 45:1–7, 2001. © 2001 by the American College of Rheumatology.

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The experience of patients with rheumatoid arthritis admitted to hospital

Edwards

Mulherin

Ryan

et al. 2001

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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“…The first is the belief that individuals are asexual, and the second is the belief that sexual activities cannot be performed due to sexual dysfunction, even if they have sexual desires (DiGiulio, 2003). This situation both increases the stress levels of EIPD and limits the regulatory and developmental practices regarding sexual function (Chandani et al, 1989). However, since normalization philosophy became widespread, it has been stated that awareness on sexual rights has increased with the transition to the development process of the sexual rights of the EIPD (Aunos & Feldman, 2002).…”

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Sexual Experiences of Elderly Individuals With Physical Disabilities and Their Well-Being

TAŞCİ

Artan

AK³

2023

TRJASW

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Elderly individuals with physical disabilities (EIPD) are subject to the same rights and freedoms as the general population in the context of sexuality. However, the elements of social norms and religion may cause EIPD to experience sexuality differently. The approaches of health and social care institutions, the attitudes of families and caregivers, and the level of interest of the relevant occupational groups can affect the sexual well-being of the individuals. This study is a phenomenological research based on the personal experiences of EIPD. The results indicate that the participants consider themselves adequate or partiallyadequate with their knowledge on sexuality. The sexual well-being of the participants is negatively affected by aging and disability. The participants do not think they have freedom of expression and they experience discrimination from close circle. The study concludes that the sexual life of EIPD is limited or shaped by social norms, values, beliefs and religion.

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“…However, research has suggested that negative societal attitudes still exist (Chandani et al 1989). Also, some authors (Cooper-Fraps andYerxa 1984, Brown 1988) have reported asexualising attitudes by health professionals.…”

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Sexual Issues: An Area of Concern for Occupational Therapists?

Couldrick¹

1998

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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s Occ Is ati ue: Areaof Co nat Therap· t ? cern for Lorna CouldrickSexual expression is a motivating force that pervades all aspects of being human. Occupational therapists work at intimate levels with their clients. However, it is not clear if the profession regards sexuality and sexual function as much at the heart of its purpose as personal care, work and leisure. This article provides an historical perspective on the changing attitudes towards sex and towards the sexuality of the client. This is related 1.0 occupational therapy's professional values which suggest that occupational therapists could have a positive role in sexual habilitation and rehabilitation.

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Attitudes of University Students towards the Sexuality of Physically Disabled People

Cited by 6 publications

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The experience of patients with rheumatoid arthritis admitted to hospital

The experience of patients with rheumatoid arthritis admitted to hospital

Sexual Experiences of Elderly Individuals With Physical Disabilities and Their Well-Being

Sexual Issues: An Area of Concern for Occupational Therapists?

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