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ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2026

Personal Menstrual Health Knowledge in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities.

Laura St John, Anmol Panech, Tara-Leigh McHugh, Avra Selick, Yona Lunsky, Patricia Katherine Doyle-Baker

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Article in Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Laura St JohnFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5066-2668
Anmol PanechFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0114-7190
Tara-Leigh McHughFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6528-9613
Avra SelickAzrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0809-5748
Yona LunskyAzrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1866-9728
Patricia Katherine Doyle-BakerFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9296-8921

Funding

Azrieli FoundationSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIndividuals with intellectual disabilities are at risk of having poor health literacy related to menstrual health due to persistent barriers in accessing education, healthcare, and tailored resources; however, no research has explored this.

objectiveThe primary objective of this study is to assess menstrual health knowledge in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

methodA cross-sectional survey design was used. Data were collected from 75 Special Olympics athletes (age 37.3 years) using a subset of questions from the Socio-Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Test-Revised (SSKAAT-R).

resultsThe final analyses included 72 participants. Total scores on the SSKAAT-R ranged from 0-8, with a median total score of 5. Few participants (n = 25; 35%) were able to correctly respond to questions related to hygiene practices, with 65% (n = 47) responding incorrectly.

conclusionFuture research should focus on addressing the critical need for inclusive and accessible menstrual health education and resources for this population.

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AthletesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth LiteracyIntellectual DisabilityMenstruationAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedYoung Adulthealth literacyintellectual disabilitymenstrual healthmenstrual knowledgemenstrual symptoms

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PMID42905478
PMCPMC13686249

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