Attitudes and Perceptions of Direct Support Staff in Alberta Toward Disability and Sexuality
Summary
The goal of this project is to understand the perceptions and attitudes of direct support staff regarding the sexuality of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. This study will happen in interviews, either in person, via telephone, or on Zoom – whichever you prefer. By hearing from direct support care workers with different experiences, we hope to understand perceptions and attitudes toward this topic better and positively impact staff support and training regarding disability and sexuality. The interviews will be 1 hour in length, and participants will be compensated with a $30 honorarium for their time.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 18 to 100
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
Participants must:
1. Be over 18 years of age.
2. Be employed in a capacity where they provide direct care support to the intellectually and/or developmentally disabled population.
3. Be residents of Alberta.
Exclusion criteria:
Participants are ineligible for this study if they are:
1. Under 18 years of age.
2. Not employed in a capacity where they provide direct care support to the intellectually and/or developmentally disabled population.
3. Not residents of Alberta.
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Additional information
Contact information
If you are interested in participating in this study or want more information about it, please contact Alan Martino directly: alan.martino@ucalgary.ca
Principal investigator:
Alan Martino
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB24-0642