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Izaskun Álvarez-Aguado; Vanessa Vega Córdova; Miguel Roselló-Peñaloza; Maryam Farhang; Felipe Muñoz La Rivera; Félix González-Carrasco; Herbert Spencer González – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: Women with intellectual disabilities face major barriers to healthcare access. This study explored the experiences of 120 women with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in Chile and their interactions with healthcare systems. Method: A qualitative design was used, collecting data through semi-structured interviews to examine…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Access to Health Care, Barriers
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Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak; Alisa D. Blazek; Emily M. Post; Jacqueline D. Goodway; Carmen B. Swain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention
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Zuyu Wang; Andrew Sommerlad; Joan K. Monin; Angela Hassiotis; Gill Livingston – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disability are more socially isolated than the general population. Aims: To explore the social participation experiences and enablers and barriers of older people with mild/moderate intellectual disability. Methods: Following co-production of the research with an advocacy group, we purposively recruited people…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Social Isolation, Barriers, Interpersonal Relationship