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Occupational Therapy: A Solution for Safe Sexual Practices for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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1.  What are the disparities individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) face in regard to sexual and reproductive health? Increased rates of sexual abuse Disparities in cancer screenings Disparities in preventative reproductive health care access All of the above

2.  Which type of sexual health education delayed initiation of sexual intercourse, reduced frequency of intercourse and number of partners, and increased condom and contraceptive use? Comprehensive sexual education Abstinence-Only Abstinence-Until-Marriage Abstinence-Focused

3.  Which of the following is NOT a component of the gold standard of sexual health education according to the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the Unites States (SIECUS)? Anatomy and physiology Identity Religion Personal safety

4.  How can occupational therapy practitioners address safe sexual practices with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Addressing activities of daily living (sexual activity) Addressing all formal education participation Addressing social participation All of the above

5.  Which component of comprehensive sexual health education as defined by SIECUS aligns with social participation in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework? Personal Safety Healthy Relationships Puberty and Adolescent Development STI & HIV/AIDS

6.  How can occupational therapy practitioners address client factors associated with promoting positive sexuality? Body functions and structures Process skills Habits None of the above

7.  How can occupational therapy practitioners address social interaction skills while promoting positive, safe sexual practices? Organizing actions in a timely and safe manner Sensory considerations Emotional regulation capacities All of the above

8.  How can occupational therapy practitioners address performance patterns related to positive sexual practices? Respecting spiritual and cultural rituals associated with intimacy Addressing routines by promoting safe sexual practices into routines Both A and B are correct None of the above

9.  What future directions are needed for program development? More emphasis on comprehensive programs Assessment before and after programs Inclusion of evidence-based activities in programs All of the above

10.  What future directions are needed for more research? Larger sample sizes in mixed methods studies Larger sample sizes in qualitative methods only Larger sample sizes in quantitative methods only None of the above