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May 9, 2026Journal of Education and Health PromotionOpen Access

Teachers’ voices on sexuality in adolescents with intellectual disabilities: A phenomenological study

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YRYasmin D. Rojas-TrujilloNational University of San MarcosJBJohn Barja-OrePrivate University of the NorthZZZaida Zagaceta-GuevaraNational University of San Marcos

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Implication

Phenomenological study analyzes teachers' perceptions and experiences in educating adolescents with intellectual disabilities, suggesting a comprehensive approach is needed.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore teachers’ perceptions and experiences regarding the sexual development of adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
  • Phenomenological study conducted with eight teachers from a special education center in Lima, Peru.
  • Inductive content analysis was used to interpret and code the data, leading to defined categories.
  • Teachers perceive that adolescents with intellectual disabilities experience indifferent sexual maturation processes and exhibit predominant hypersexual behaviors.
  • Findings emphasize the need for comprehensive sex education and family support in developing healthy relationships.
  • The inclusion of specialized professionals was noted as essential for managing inappropriate behaviors effectively.

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Rojas-Trujillo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fecf94b9154b0b82876964https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_925_25
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