Contraceptive decision-making and women with learning disabilities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18947231 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Susan Ledger (0000-0001-7050-1001, The Open University), Sarah Earle (0000-0003-2810-5659, The Open University), Elizabeth Tilley (0000-0002-2095-9724, The Open University, corresponding author), Jan Walmsley (0000-0003-4955-7283, The Open University) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 5-6 |
| Pages | 698-724 |
| Publication date | 2016-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sexualities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1363-4607 • E-ISSN: 1461-7382 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1363460715620576 |
| OpenAlex | W2412322771 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 34 |
This article explores contraceptive decision-making for women with learning disabilities. It sets the historical context of reproductive control by highlighting former practices which overtly aimed to prevent women with learning disabilities from conceiving. This is contrasted with a current legislative framework that strongly endorses the human and reproductive rights of women with learning disabilities. The article presents findings from a small-scale, UK-based survey that invited third parties involved in supporting women with learning disabilities with contraceptive decision-making to share their views and experiences. The survey indicated apparent continuities in practice, showing that key decisions over contraceptive care are often made by other people and not by women themselves. The increasing evidence of a gap between policy and practice is explored; this suggests a need for further research, including studies to explore the experiences of women with high support needs where there may be particular issues in relation to the management of menstruation, decision-making and capacity to consent
Developmental psychology · Learning disability · Legislature · Medical education · Menstruation · Political science · Public relations · Disability Rights and Representation · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.89 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |