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August 15, 2026International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

Navigating barriers: mothers’ experiences of providing sexual education to children with disabilities-a phenomenological study

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SKSevda KARTALHakkari UniversityDADavut AçarHakkari University

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Implication

Qualitative study uncovers barriers and adaptive strategies in mothers providing sexual education to children with disabilities, highlighting the need for tailored resources.

Key Points

  • To examine the lived experiences and challenges of mothers responsible for providing sexual education to their children with disabilities.
  • Qualitative phenomenological study design utilizing semi-structured interview protocols.
  • Conducted with N=17 mothers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Interview data were evaluated using thematic analysis.
  • Mothers identified substantial barriers, including uncertainty regarding timing and content, communication challenges, societal stigma, and a lack of accessible educational materials.
  • Participants adopted proactive coping strategies, including the use of visual and interactive aids, reliance on peer and professional networks, and individualized, adaptive teaching approaches.

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KARTAL et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8019db75c2e31742c860f0https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2026.2710872
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