Determining the Effectiveness of Sexual Health and Development Education for Children With Intellectual Disability

By integrating sexuality and disability literatures, theories, and research, this study aims to: determine the effectiveness of sexual health and development education for children (12-18 years) with mild to moderate intellectual disability. The research hypotheses are as follows: H0: There is no significant difference between the intervention group and the control group in the mean score of the "Sexual Development Characteristics Scale of Children with Mentally Retardation in Adolescence" after the sexual health and development trainings given to children with intellectual disabilities. H1: After the sexual health and development trainings given to children with intellectual disabilities, the mean score of the "Sexual Development Characteristics Scale of Children with Intellectual Disability in Adolescence" is significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group.