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URGILES, Rosa Elvira et al. Experiences and knowledge about sexual and reproductive health of people with disabilities in Ecuador. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2024, vol.7, n.20, pp.514-527.  Epub 10-Mayo-2024. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v7i20.319.

Disability is a condition (impairment) that hinders the development of daily activities and the interaction of the individual with the surrounding environment, it is divided into: physical, motor, organic, mental, intellectual and sensory disability. Objective: To document the perceptions and emotions on sexual and reproductive health of people with disabilities in the Biblián Canton Day Center. Methodology: This is a qualitative observational study in which the experiences of 34 people from the population with disabilities who are part of the Project Day Center “San José” of Biblián are collected, with five participants being selected through simple non-probabilistic sampling. Findings: From the analysis of the narratives, it is determined that people with disabilities maintain satisfactory relationships even with the insecurities that surround them. However, exclusion within their own homes, scarce safe information and mass media dissemination about sexuality have conditioned perceptions that expose them to a high level of vulnerability. By way of conclusion: On several occasions there are prejudices and taboos when talking about sexuality with people with disabilities in different homes, family members choose not to answer related questions, so health personnel play a very important role in providing the necessary education to generate independent people who live fully in society regardless of their condition.

Palabras clave : Disabled Persons; Sexual Health; Sexuality; Reproduction.

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