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June 13, 2026Sexuality and DisabilityOpen Access

A Qualitative Approach to Explore Barriers to the Sexual Lives of Individuals with Physical Disabilities Living in Nursing Homes

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LALaura AtenciaMRMaria RodriguezRSRodrigo Serrat

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Overview

Qualitative study identifies barriers to sexual expression in individuals with physical disabilities, suggesting the need for improved care models.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore barriers to sexual expression faced by individuals with physical disabilities living in nursing homes.
  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 18 adults with physical disabilities in nursing homes in Spain.
  • Thematic analysis was conducted to identify barriers across micro, meso, and macro levels of influence.
  • Barriers were identified related to functional loss, body image, and self-esteem at the microlevel.
  • Family overprotection, professionals’ attitudes, and lack of privacy emerged as mesolevel barriers.
  • Social stigma and cultural taboos were highlighted as significant macro-level obstacles.

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Atencia et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf45afaef96ed7f05696fhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-026-09950-0
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