Sexual health of people with an intellectual disability: An ecosystem approach

The goal of this article is to propose a state of knowledge on the situation of people with an intellectual disability regarding their sexual health from factors that facilitate or obstruct it. Definitions of sexual health and disability suggest an ecosystem approach, which considers both personal and environmental factors that may have an impact on sexual life. A literature review confirms the role of intellectual restrictions and social configurations on the sexual health of people with an intellectual disability. (C) 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.