Experiences of parents of adolescents with intellectual disabilities regarding the transition to sexual development: A transitions theory‐based qualitative study
Abstract:Background
To describe of the experiences of parents regarding the transition to sexual development of their adolescents with intellectual disabilities who are 15–19 years old.
Methods
This study employs a descriptive interpretative approach and uses Meleis's transitions theory as its theoretical frame of reference. This study uses purposive sampling methods for recruitment. We collected data through individual semi‐structured interviews (n = 11) and researcher observations between February 2021 and April 2021… Show more
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