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Persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) (N=458) representing a national sample were surveyed by mail to determine trends in the provision of sexual education and sexual counseling services in rehabilitation programs. Of the competed responses (N=251), 45% remembered receiving such services. When sexual education/counseling services were provided, the components of the services varied considerably, and; for the most part, the subject of sexuality was superficially treated. Only 48% of those who received such services reported the services they received met their needs (N=53). The odds of not receiving sexual education or sexual counseling services for female respondents were about two times greater than for male respondents. The study also reveals a gap between services provided during rehabilitation and services desired by consumers. Recommendations are then offered for the development of sexual education and sexual counseling programs that may better meet the needs of persons with SCI.
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Tepper, M.S. Sexual education in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: Current trends and recommendations. Sex Disabil 10, 15–31 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01102245
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