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Help make contraceptive health care better for people with intellectual disability
This research study is for:
- people with intellectual disability
- health professionals
The research team wants to learn about your experiences with Contraceptives are things you can use to not get pregnant after sex. Some types can also help with things like painful periods or hormone problems. Contraception can include condoms, pills, implants, and other options. and health care.
People with intellectual disability can take part if you:
- are 14 years or older
- live in Australia
- have an intellectual disability
- have used contraceptive health care
If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must say yes.
The team may ask questions like:
- Did the give you helpful information?
A doctor that you see when you need a health check
- Did the doctor listen to you and treat you with respect?
- Did you feel like you had a choice about contraception?
The session will take about 1 to 2 hours.
You can do the session:
- in person at UNSW Sydney
- by phone
- online using Zoom
- or in another way that works for you, like drawing
Health professionals can take part if you:
- are 18 years or older
- work or have worked in Australia
- have experience giving contraceptive health care to people with intellectual disability
People with intellectual disability have the right to make informed choices about their contraception.
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This study is run by
National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) works to improve health services and the health system so people with intellectual disability can live their best, healthiest lives.
The Centre was funded by the Australian Government. It is part of the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability.