Abstract

Limited research exists on the effectiveness of in-person workshops to help parents talk about sexuality. This study utilizes a parallel mixed methods design to examine the impact of the Home Based Adolescent Sexuality Education (B.A.S.E) for Intellectual Disabilities workshop with 26 parents of individuals with Down syndrome. Quantitative data showed a significant decrease in negative attitudes surrounding sexuality and disability and a significant increase in parents’ self-efficacy discussing sexuality topics. Qualitative data supported these findings, further illuminating parents’ changed behavior. Home B.A.S.E for Intellectual Disabilities is a promising approach to support parents as the primary sexuality educators for their children with intellectual disabilities.

摘要

关于帮助父母谈论性的面对面讲习班的有效性的研究有限。本研究利用平行混合方法设计来检查针对智障人士的家庭青少年性教育 (BASE)研讨会对 26 位唐氏综合症患者的父母的影响。定量数据显示，围绕性和残疾的消极态度显着减少，父母讨论性话题的自我效能显着提高。定性数据支持这些发现，进一步说明父母改变的行为。智障家庭基地是一种很有前途的方法，可以支持父母作为智障儿童的主要性教育者。