Sterilisation or hysterectomy for mentally retarded patients
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Mouton, Arrie
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In House Publications
Abstract
Mental retardation is characterized by significantly
sub-average intellectual functioning (IQ of
approximately 70 or below), with onset before age 18
years and concurrent deficits of impairment in
adoptive functioning in at least two of the following
skills areas: communication, self-care, home living,
social/interpersonal skills, use of community
resources, self-direction, functional academic skills,
work, leisure, health and safety. Young women with
mental retardation present a unique set of
reproductive health concerns to both the physician
and caregiver. They have varying levels of
understanding of reproduction, contraception and
sexuality and varying levels of ability to care for
themselves and to make informed decisions.
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Adult, Caregiver, Contraception, Hysterectomy, Mentally disabled person, Physician, Reproduction, Reproductive health, Self care, Sexuality
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Mouton, A. 2017, 'Sterilisation or hysterectomy for mentally retarded patients', Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 24-28.