OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Sexuality and Disability is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability	19
Unmet Need for Sexual Rehabilitation after Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): A Cross-Sectional Study Concerning Sexual Activity, Sexual Relationships, and Sexual Rehabilitation after ABI	17
Mothers of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Experiences, Perceptions and Influences on Their Sons’ and Daughters’ Romantic and Sexual Lives	17
Online Dating Experiences of LGBTQ+ Emerging Adults With Disabilities	15
Improving Self-Efficacy and Communication About Sexuality in Families of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Results from an Online Course	14
Sexual Health Among Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence	12
Psychosocial Problems Caused by the Disease and its Effect on Sexual Life in Dialysis Patients: A Phenomenological Study	12
Evaluation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Support Workshops for Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders	11
Cuban American Perspectives on Sexual Dysfunction Following Pelvic Radiotherapy: A Qualitative Study	11
A Pictorial Sexual Knowledge Scale for Male High School Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Taiwan	11
The Sexual Health Needs of People with IDD: Considerations for Support Professionals and Administrators	10
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: Artificial Intelligence has Arrived, is the Door Open or Closed?	9
Using Concept Mapping to Explore the Perspectives of People with Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disabilities Toward Sexual Health	9
The Linking of Artificial Intelligence with Sexuality and Disability	9
Sex.Ed.Agram: Co-created Inclusive Sex Education on Instagram	8
Narratives of Personal Health and Sexual Education Experiences of Emerging Adults with Disabilities	8
A Qualitative Study Exploring the Sexual Experiences of Women with Disabilities in Lagos, Nigeria	8
Dating in the Digital Age: A Content Analysis of Dating Websites Designed for Disabled People	8
Beyond Basic Care: Cultivating Comprehensive Sexual Health Education for Malaysian Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)	8
Sexual Function, Body Image and Quality of Life of Women with Advanced Cancer	7
Evaluating the Effect of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Sexual Function and Sexual Self-Efficacy of Postpartum Women: A Systematic Review	7
Sexuality of People with Intellectual Disabilities: Dynamic with Parents and Social Services Personnel in a Chinese Context	7
Evaluation of Sexual Quality of Life and Affecting Clinical and Psychosocial Factors in Women and Men with Pulmonary Hypertension	7
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability	7
“Killjoys and Thrilljoys” – A Crip Theoretical Perspective on Sex Education in Special Schools	6

Professional Educational Opportunities	6
Disease Burden and Sexual Life Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study	6
Exploring Trends in Erectile Dysfunction Research from 2017 to 2023: A Focus on COVID-19, Mental Health, Psychiatry, and Drug	6
Disease Burden and Sexual Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Phenomenological Study	6
The Barriers Faced by Healthcare Professionals in Delivering Care to Men Affected by Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Erectile Dysfunction	6
Access, Choice, and Pleasure: Towards a New Model of Disability Sexual Rights	6
Associations Between Weight and Sexual Behavior and Function in Chinese Men and Women: Role of Body Image and Physical Factors	6
Evaluation of Female Infertility and Viral Diseases: A Systematic Review of Coronaviruses	5
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sexual Health Education Given to Parents of Children with Disabilities	5
Stroke and Sexual Health: A Systematic Review of Psychological Interventions Aimed at Improving Sexual Health of Stroke Survivors	5
Prevalence of Sexual Disability and its Relationship with Pain Intensity, Quality of life and Psychological Distress Among Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study	5
Let’s Talk About Sex! Perspectives from People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Caregivers in Residential Institutions in Greenland	5
Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Sexual Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities	5
Enhancing Sexual Health in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial of EX-PLISSIT Counseling	5
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: “Thank You” to Those Who Collect, Analyze, and Present Informational Findings. “Thank You” to Those Who Share Their Personal Lives and Experiences	5
Sexuality, Education and Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the Attitudes of Support Staff and Relatives	5
Thoughts, Attitudes and Experiences of Parents of Children with Disabilities in the Republic of North Macedonia About Comprehensive Sexuality Education	4
Parent Knowledge and Comfortability with Sexuality and Relationships Education for Emerging Adults with Intellectual Disability	4
Sexual Experiences of Women with Multiple Sclerosis: A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Research	4
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: Reflection	4
Effectiveness of Sexual Counseling Using BETTER Model to Promote Sexual Function and Satisfaction of Married Women with Multiple Sclerosis	4
Relationship Between Sacral Slope Angle and Back Pain in Women after Sex in the Prone Position	4
People with Intellectual Disabilities Struggle to have a Sexual Encounter: A Chinese Cultural Context Investigation	4
The Effect of Reiki on Sexual Function and Sexual Self-Confidence in Women with Sexual Distress	4
Accessibility and Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among People with Disabilities in Nepal	4
Erectile Dysfunction and Associated Factors in Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	4
The Perceptions and Attitudes of Undergraduate Students in Health-Related Fields Toward the Sexuality of Disabled People in Canada	4
Co-Design of an Educational Toolkit on Sexuality for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults	4
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability	4
Sexual Health Education for Children and Young People with Autism and/or Intellectual/Development Disabilities in the Arab World: A Systematic Literature Review of the Attitudes and Experiences of Par	4
Sexual Education for Adolescents and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Systematic Review	4
An Examination of the Barriers, Stereotypes, and Stigmas Bi + and Bipolar People Encounter with Respect to Sexual Health and Wellness	4
Body Image and Sexual Life in Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment: A Descriptive Study from Turkey	4
Evaluation of the Effect of Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients with Prostate Cancer on Their Sexual Experiences and Self-Efficacy	3
Self-Esteem, Depression and Sexual Quality of Life in Turkish Women with Gynecological Cancer	3
Experiences, Barriers, and Facilitators to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Access of People with Sensory Impairments: A Scoping Review	3
A Survey of Latin American Rehabilitation Professionals on Addressing Sexuality-Related Concerns After Spinal Cord Injury	3
The Global Prevalence of Sexual Disorder in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Sex Education Programs’ Content Analysis and Perception Among Spinal Cord Injury Individuals: A Scoping Review	3
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The Journey Continues	3
Professional Educational Opportunities	3
Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Integrating Reproductive and Acute Mental Healthcare	3
Educational Interventions on Sexuality for Parents of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: An Integrative Review	3
Experiencing Intimate Relationships and Sexuality: A Qualitative Study with Autistic Adolescents and Adults	3
Professional Educational Opportunities	3
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The Year 2022…We Start Again to Look for Answers to Build a Better Future	3
Professional Educational Opportunities	2
Feeling ‘Happy, Loved, Cherished, Desired’ and ‘Hopeful for the Future’: Disabled Women in Nigeria Talk About Sex and Pleasure	2
Revealing Strategies for Sexual Adjustments Among Ostomates in Indonesia	2
Professional Educational Opportunities	2

Female Sexual Dysfunction in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	2
Sexuality Perceptions and Sexual Care Needs of Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mixed Methods Study	2
Experience of Recently Graduated Occupational Therapists in Addressing Sexuality with Their Clients	2
The Effect of Dyspnea and Fatigue on Sexual Life and Marital Satisfaction in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Commentary: Is the Leaky Pipeline a Barrier to Sexuality and Disability Research: A Bibliometric Analysis	2
Examining Nurses’ Willingness to Facilitate Sexual Experiences in Dementia Nursing Care Using the Theory of Planned Behavior	2
Attitudes Toward Dating People with Disability Amongst Young People in Australia and Hong Kong	2
Life Experiences of Married Women with Visual and Orthopedic Disabilities Concerning Sexuality and Sexual Health in Turkey: A Grounded Theory Study	2
Professional Educational Opportunities	2
Professional Educational Opportunities	2
Determining the Quality of Sexual Life in Women with Urinary Incontinence	2
A Model of Psychosexual Wellbeing for Autistic and Neurotypical Adults in the United States	2
Marital Satisfaction and Sexual Quality of Life of Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	2
The Management of Sexual Disability Related to Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Italian Physiotherapists	2
Sexuality in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Topical Review Primer for Clinicians and Researchers	2
Sexual Quality of Life and Sexual Problems of Women with Gynecological Cancer: Evaluation According to Treatment Methods and Cancer Types	2
Sexual Prohibitions on Sexually Ableist Grounds: A Conceptual Analysis Critiquing “Capacity to Sexual Consent” Policies	2
The Effect of BETTER-Based Sex Counseling on Sexual Quality of Life in Infertile Women: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	2
Romantic Relationships and Adults with IDD in Inclusive Supported Living: Considerations, Complexities, and Opportunities	1
Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury. Which Factors Influence Sexual Activity and Satisfaction?	1
Motherhood Experiences of Visually Impaired Women in China from an Intersectional Approach	1
Correction: Disease Burden and Sexual Life Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study	1
The Effect of Foot Reflexology on the Quality of Sexual Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	1
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability 2025: A Year of Pause and Review of a Future Tomorrow	1
Professional Educational Opportunities	1
Professional Educational Opportunities	1
Engaging People with Intellectual Disability in Participatory Action Research: Co-Developing Sex Educational Resources	1
Postpartum Sexual Quality of Life: Scale Development and Psychometric Properties Assessment in Iran	1
Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives	1
Impression Formation Following Self-disclosure of an Invisible (Non-apparent) Disability to a Romantic Partner	1
The Effect of Ex-PLISSIT Model on Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Multiple Sclerosis	1
Sexual Experiences of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: The Somatic-Sexual Transition Framework	1
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Experiences and Barriers Among Visually Impaired Women: A Mixed Method Study	1
Exploring the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Education in Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Young Individuals	1
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability: The New Norm is Still Being Defined	1
Broad Perspectives of the Experience of Romantic Relationships and Sexual Education in Neurodivergent Adolescents and Young Adults	1
Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences, Knowledge and Associations: A Neglected Issue Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury in Sri Lanka	1
Online Dating for People with Disabilities: A Scoping Review	1
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability Two Lanterns Light the Path on the Journey Ahead	1
Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Severity of Sexual Dysfunction Symptoms in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis	1
From the Editor of Sexuality and Disability	1
Professional Educational Opportunities	1
Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders and Multiple Sclerosis	1
Educational needs, motives and experiences of sex care workers for people with disabilities in the Netherlands	1
Interventions on Sexuality for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review	1
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Scientific Research on Erectile Dysfunction	1
The Effect of Sex Education Intervention on Sexual Knowledge of Female Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities	1