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ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2025

Fostering Healthy Relationships in Special Olympic Athletes: Supporting the Intersection of Intellectual Disability and Sexual Health.

Stephanie Andreasen, Tessa Allison, Brennah Kamelchuk, Victoria Formusa, Brock Reissner, Stephanie Howe, Janet McCabe, Alan S Martino, Carly A McMorris

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9 authors.

Stephanie AndreasenSchool and Applied Child Psychology, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Tessa AllisonDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Brennah KamelchukDepartment of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Victoria FormusaSpecial Olympics Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Brock ReissnerSpecial Olympics Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Stephanie HoweSchool and Applied Child Psychology, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8950-099X
Janet McCabeFaculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Alan S MartinoDepartment of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Carly A McMorrisSchool and Applied Child Psychology, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with intellectual disabilities have equal rights to explore their sexuality and access sexual and reproductive healthcare, yet little is known about their needs and wants when accessing health education. The current study sought to learn about the sexual health interests, attitudes, and educational needs of Special Olympics (SO) athletes.

methodsThirteen participants completed a questionnaire and a 45-min interview, including SO athletes, coaches and caregivers of SO athletes.

resultsSurvey responses indicated the importance of access to sexual health education, but significant barriers were noted. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts highlighted the importance of healthy relationships, inequalities in learning, and need for information to promote safety.

conclusionsFindings add to existing evidence that people with intellectual disabilities value healthy relationships and want to learn more about sexual health. Several recommendations are offered to increase the effectiveness of sexual health education.

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AthletesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeIntellectual DisabilitySex EducationSexual HealthSportsAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung Adult

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PMCPMC11920605

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