ABSTRACT
Background
This study was conducted to examine mothers’ perceptions regarding the menstruation period of female adolescents with severe intellectual disabilities and the impact of this period on mothers.
Method
A qualitative research methodology was adopted in this study, utilising a phenomenological design. A criterion study group, a type of purposive study group, was employed. Data collection tools included a personal information form and semi-structured interviews. The obtained data were analysed using descriptive and content analysis.
Results
Two themes were identified in this study: ‘Mothers’ perceptions of menstruation in female adolescents’ and ‘Impacts of female adolescents’ menstruation on the mothers’ Subthemes linked to these themes and corresponding codes were derived under each theme.
Conclusions
This study examined the menstruation periods of female adolescents with severe intellectual disabilities from the mothers’ perspective and revealed the current situation.