Who makes crucial decisions on reproduction and contraception?

Earle, Sarah; Tilley, Elizabeth and Walmsley, Jan (2012). Who makes crucial decisions on reproduction and contraception? Learning Disability Practice, 15(8) pp. 34–35.

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Abstract

This article describes the findings of an online survey exploring contraception for people with learning disabilities. The survey reveals that this is a complex subject but that in two thirds of cases the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was not being implemented. The subject is of particular relevance to women with learning disabilities, few of whom are involved in decision making and many of whom use contracetives even if they are not sexually active.

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• Item ORO ID
• 34695
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 1465-8712
• Keywords
• reproduction; reroductive health; contraception; learning disability; intellectual disability; women's health
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care > Health and Social Care
• Copyright Holders
• © 2012 RCN Publishing Co
• Related URLs
• • http://learningdisabilitypractice.rcnpub...(Other)
• Depositing User
• Sarah Earle