Sex education and schizophrenia: should occupational therapists offer sex education to people with schizophrenia?
Engelsk titel: Sex education and schizophrenia: should occupational therapists offer sex education to people with schizophrenia?
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Författare:
Penna S
;
Sheehy K
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 37
Dokumenttyp:
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UI-nummer: 00129025
Sammanfattning
Adult sexuality contributes significantly to an individual’s identity, self-esteem and relationships. Since
occupational therapy is practised from the perspective of holistic care, sexual behaviour can be a legitimate
area for therapists to consider when working with clients. For people with schizophrenia there are particular
issues that may need to be addressed by the therapist. This paper summarizes the results of a study
examining whether occupational therapists regard sex education as a valid topic to teach, as part of a
treatment package, to people with schizophrenia. Forty-nine therapists responded to a questionnaire. The
results suggest that the majority of occupational therapists believe sex education to be within the domain of
their profession. They are not, however, providing sex education for their clients. The factors that influence
this decision include length of time qualified, theories of practice and the expectations of employers.