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Direct linkGibson, Cheryl A.; Sullivan, Debra K.; Ptomey, Lauren T.; Rice, Anna M.; Donnelly, Joseph E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at risk of obesity. Parents influence their diet and physical activity behaviours and therefore, can play important roles in weight management. The aims of this qualitative study were to explore parents' experiences assisting their son or daughter to…
Descriptors: Parents, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Body Weight
Bains, Kiran K.; Turnbull, Triece – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adults with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities have difficulties in accessing traditional evidence-based health promotion initiatives despite experiencing health disparities; yet there are few studies with this group and their carers exploring how their needs can be met. Method: This study adapted a behaviour change theory-based…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Health Promotion, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Lauren T. Ptomey; Kelli Barton; Emma Swinford; Amy Bodde; Amanda George; Anna M. Gorczyca; C. Michelle Niedens; Susan C. Sprague; Amy Yeager; Brian Helsel; Linda Teri; Eric D. Vidoni; Jaime Perales-Puchalt – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease in Kansas City (RDAD-KC) intervention has been shown to improve the health of individuals with dementia and caregiver dyads. This manuscript reports the results of implementing the RDAD among individuals with intellectual disabilities and caregiver dyads. Methods: Nine community agencies…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Intervention, Health Promotion, Caregivers
de Wit, Wouter; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Sexual health remains at risk for people with an intellectual disability. Attitudes towards sexuality, its support and education have an important role in promoting sexual health. The current review aims to provide an overview of the current research on supportive and restrictive attitudes towards sexuality and its support of people…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Intellectual Disability, Health Promotion, Sex Education
Lally, Phillippa; Beeken, Rebecca J.; Wilson, Rose; Omar, Rumana; Hunter, Rachael; Fovargue, Sally; Anderson, Diana; King, Michael; Hassiotis, Angela; Croker, Helen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The aim was to pilot an adapted manualised weight management programme for persons with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities affected by overweight or obesity ("Shape Up-LD"). Method: Adults with intellectual disabilities were enrolled in a 6-month trial (3-month active intervention and 3-month follow-up) and were…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Promotion, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Lunde, Hilde; Blaalid, Laila; Areskoug Josefsson, Kristina; Gerbild, Helle – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Norwegian social educator students' attitudes towards addressing sexual health are unknown, even if their future clients often have needs related to sexual issues. Purpose: To investigate social educator students' readiness to address sexual health in their future profession. Methods: In 2019, 213 social educator students (response…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Work, Sex Education, Health Education
Schmidt, Elizabeth K.; Beining, April; Hand, Brittany N.; Havercamp, Susan; Darragh, Amy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities demonstrate disparities in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) compared to individuals without disabilities (e.g., lack of sexual education and knowledge, increased rates of abuse, unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections). Therefore, the purpose of this…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Contraception, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Ayelet Dunsky; Sharon Barak – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tend to engage in low levels of physical activity, which puts them at risk for chronic health conditions, poor balance and gait difficulties. Nordic walking could improve gait, balance, strength, endurance and respiratory function while enjoying nature. Method: Thirty-four…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Physical Activity Level
R. C. Asher; V. A. Shrewsbury; B. Innes; A. Fitzpatrick; S. Simmonds; V. Cross; A. Rose; E. Hinton; C. E. Collins – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Culinary nutrition education can support improved diet-related health and wellbeing. This pre-post pilot study aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability of an eight-session culinary nutrition programme, the Food and Lifestyle Information Programme (FLIP), for adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability. A secondary aim was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Intellectual Disability, Nutrition, Moderate Intellectual Disability
