From: Caregiver awareness of reproductive health issues for women with intellectual disabilities
Items of perception | Correct responders n (%) |
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Menstrual perception | Â |
   Self medication is the best way to relieve menstrual pain (n = 1144) (R) | 1098 (96.0) |
   Appropriate exercise is allowed during menstrual period (n = 1137) | 1005 (88.4) |
   The large amount of menstrual flow in the first three days is normal (n = 1140) | 996 (87.4) |
   It is abnormal to menstruate before 16 years of age (n = 1131) | 711 (62.9) |
   Menstrual pain is a symptom of reproductive diseases (n = 1131) (R) | 716 (63.3) |
Sex education | Â |
   It is not a crime to have sex with children under 16 years of age (n = 1145) (R) | 1104 (96.4) |
   It does not get pregnant to have one sex intercourse (n = 1145) (R) | 1101 (96.2) |
   A vaginal douche after sex can avoid pregnancy (n = 1143) (R) | 1000 (87.5) |
   Using condoms during sex intercourse can prevent getting STDs (n = 1136) | 920 (81.0) |
   Masturbation will cause impotence or frigidity (n = 1137) (R) | 893 (78.5) |
Menopause perception | Â |
   Hormonal fluctuations will cause physical or mental issues during perimenopause (n = 1139) | 1103 (96.8) |
   Menopause is a natural process and not a disease (n = 1146) | 1098 (95.8) |
   Women can adjust or stop hormone replacement medication during perimenopause without consultation with their doctor (n = 1141) (R) | 1083 (94.9) |
   Menopausal women face a high risk of osteoporosis (n = 1143) | 1057 (92.5) |
   A high fat, low fiber and calcium diet are recommended during perimenopause (n = 1137) (R) | 870 (76.5) |
Preventive health services | Â |
   Monthly self breast exams are necessary to prevent cancer (n = 1147) | 1089 (94.9) |
   Regular Pap smear tests are necessary even if you have PVC vaccinations (n = 1145) | 1076 (94.0) |
   Regular Pap smear tests depend on the needs of women aged over 30 years (n = 1143) (R) | 1011 (88.5) |
   There is a free breast mammography service available every 2 years for women aged 45-69 years (n = 1141) | 820 (71.9) |
   There is a free health exam service available every 3 years for women aged 40-64 years (n = 1133) | 761 (67.2) |