Meanings and Experiences of Menstruation: Perceptions of Institutionalized Women with an Intellectual Disability
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| Title: | Meanings and Experiences of Menstruation: Perceptions of Institutionalized Women with an Intellectual Disability |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chou, Yueh-Ching, Lu, Zxy-Yann Jane, Wang, Frank T. Y., Lan, Chang-Fu, Lin, Li-Chan |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Nov 2008 21(6):575-584. |
| Availability: | Blackwell Publishing. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8599; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: customerservices@blackwellpublishing.com; Web site: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/jnl_default.asp |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Females, Physiology, Mental Retardation, Institutionalized Persons, Experience, Attitudes, Sexuality, Child Rearing, Pregnancy, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Taiwan |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00430.x |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| Abstract: | Background: No studies have ever been conducted concerning menstrual experiences among women with an intellectual disability in Taiwan. Materials and Methods: An in-depth interview was conducted at three public institutions and perceptions and experiences regarding menstruation were elicited from 55 women aged 21-65 years. Results: The participants knew about menstrual blood and could recognize the experiences of period pain and its link to femininity. The women's management of menstruation played a big part in their institutionalized life, where they had relatively limited choice and autonomy. Positive feelings towards the menstrual cycle were experienced by some participants; however, many had negative attitudes towards sexual activities or parenting, even though they knew the association between menstruation and pregnancy. Conclusions: Although these women's experiences of perimenstrual symptoms are quite similar to those of women without intellectual disability, their menstrual management, interpretations and attitudes to menses are influenced by their institutional life and by the society at large. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ835140 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Background: No studies have ever been conducted concerning menstrual experiences among women with an intellectual disability in Taiwan. Materials and Methods: An in-depth interview was conducted at three public institutions and perceptions and experiences regarding menstruation were elicited from 55 women aged 21-65 years. Results: The participants knew about menstrual blood and could recognize the experiences of period pain and its link to femininity. The women's management of menstruation played a big part in their institutionalized life, where they had relatively limited choice and autonomy. Positive feelings towards the menstrual cycle were experienced by some participants; however, many had negative attitudes towards sexual activities or parenting, even though they knew the association between menstruation and pregnancy. Conclusions: Although these women's experiences of perimenstrual symptoms are quite similar to those of women without intellectual disability, their menstrual management, interpretations and attitudes to menses are influenced by their institutional life and by the society at large. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00430.x |
