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  "abstract": "Background\n\nIndividuals with intellectual disabilities are at risk of having poor health literacy related to menstrual health due to persistent barriers in accessing education, healthcare, and tailored resources; however, no research has explored this.Objective\n\nThe primary objective of this study is to assess menstrual health knowledge in individuals with intellectual disabilities.Method\n\nA cross-sectional survey design was used. Data were collected from 75 Special Olympics athletes (age 37.3 years) using a subset of questions from the Socio-Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Test-Revised (SSKAAT-R).Results\n\nThe final analyses included 72 participants. Total scores on the SSKAAT-R ranged from 0-8, with a median total score of 5. Few participants (n = 25; 35%) were able to correctly respond to questions related to hygiene practices, with 65% (n = 47) responding incorrectly.Conclusion\n\nFuture research should focus on addressing the critical need for inclusive and accessible menstrual health education and resources for this population.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.",
    "Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.",
    "Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.",
    "O'brien Institute of Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada."
  ],
  "article_type": "research article",
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  "author_total": 6,
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      "name": "Laura St John",
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      "name": "Anmol Panech",
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      "name": "Tara-Leigh McHugh",
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      "name": "Avra Selick",
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      "name": "Yona Lunsky",
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      "name": "Patricia Katherine Doyle-Baker",
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  "bibtex": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/4qc2x4d8vqmg7.bib",
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  "doi": "10.1111/jar.70315",
  "fulltext_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13686249",
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  "landing_url": "https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42905478",
  "language": "eng",
  "licence": "CC-BY-NC-ND",
  "licence_label": "CC BY-NC-ND",
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  "licence_url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/",
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  "native_subjects": [
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13686249?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13686249",
  "pmid": "42905478",
  "published": "2026-09-01",
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  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/4qc2x4d8vqmg7.ris",
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  "subjects": [
    {
      "field": "medicine",
      "origin": "openalex:2739|Menstrual Health and Disorders",
      "subfield": "epidemiology-public-health"
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  "title": "Personal Menstrual Health Knowledge in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities.",
  "title_text": "Personal Menstrual Health Knowledge in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities.",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:19:57Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/4qc2x4d8vqmg7",
  "venue": "Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID",
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