Barriers and facilitators impacting access to sexual and reproductive health services for women with intellectual disability - Scorecard - MDSpire

Factors Influencing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Women with Intellectual Disabilities

  • By

  • Hiwot Temesgen Andualem

  • Susan A. Bartels

  • Tewodros Seyoum

  • Bilen Mekonnen Araya

  • Beata Batorowicz

  • Heather M. Aldersey

  • July 16, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Factors Influencing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Women with Intellectual Disabilities

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionIntellectual Disabilities
Key MechanismsBarriers and facilitators impacting access to sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Target PopulationWomen with intellectual disabilities aged 15-49 in Gondar, Ethiopia.
Care SettingCommunity-based rehabilitation and healthcare services.

Key Highlights

  • Women with intellectual disabilities face stigma and discrimination in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare.
  • Barriers include lack of education, misconceptions, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
  • Community-based rehabilitation plays a role in improving access to services.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

        • Increased vulnerability to physical, mental, and sexual abuse.
        • Limited access to education and resources regarding sexual and reproductive health.

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Women with intellectual disabilities in Ethiopia.

        Access to sexual and reproductive health services is critical for improving health outcomes.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Ensure culturally appropriate and disability-inclusive interventions.
        • Enhance education and awareness regarding sexual and reproductive health needs.

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        Original Source(s)

        Barriers and facilitators impacting access to sexual and reproductive health services for women with intellectual disability

        • by Hiwot Temesgen Andualem, Susan A. Bartels, Tewodros Seyoum, Bilen Mekonnen Araya, Beata Batorowicz, Heather M. Aldersey

        • July 16, 2026

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