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Sexuality and fertility issues in ill health and disability [electronic book] : from early adolescence to adulthood / edited by Rachel Balen and Marilyn Crawshaw.

Contributor(s): Balen, Rachel, 1954- [editor] | Crawshaw, Marilyn, 1949- [editor].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006Copyright date: ©2006Description: online resource (304 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781843103394 (paperback); 1843103397 (paperback); 9781846424922 (e-book).Subject(s): Youth with disabilities -- Sexual behavior | Sex (Psychology) | Sex instruction for people with mental disabilities | Sex instruction for the sick | Sex counseling | FertilityDDC classification: 306.7087 Online resources: Access eBook
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This groundbreaking text explores sexuality and fertility issues for young people living with ill health or disability. This subject is often considered taboo, although for some of those coping with sexual or fertility impairment, it can be as difficult as coping with the disability or health condition itself.

Bringing together personal, professional and academic perspectives from a variety of disciplines and located within a life-course development framework, this book takes a holistic view of young people moving towards adulthood and examines the impact of illness or disability on their sexual and fertile identities. The broad range of chapters includes the experiences of minority ethnic groups, managing relationships, fertility preservation and treatment, and the transition to parenthood.

Professionals working with adolescents and young adults will find this book a rich source of insights, information and guidance.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-287) and indexes.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

TUFT funding.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Rachel Balen is Principal Lecturer in Social Work, University of Huddersfield. Her research and teaching interests include child welfare and the psychosocial needs of children with cancer and their families. Marilyn Crawshaw is a Research Fellow and Lecturer in Social Work, University of York. Her research interests include the field of reproductive health, policy and practice.