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Direct linkSohil Alqazlan; Faraj K. Alenezi; Khalid S. Alwadeai; Adel Saber Alanazi; Abdulrhman S. Alghamdi; Shahad Alarifi; Saleh Aba-Alkhayl; Mohammed A. Almeshari – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Asthma and respiratory diseases pose significant global health risks. Respiratory infections substantially impact individuals with Down syndrome, affecting their overall well-being. This study examines respiratory health risks associated with Down syndrome in Saudi Arabia. Method: A survey of 115 participants used convenience sampling…
Descriptors: Incidence, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Down Syndrome, Physiology
Maessen, Babette; Rombouts, Ellen; Maes, Bea; Zink, Inge – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Evidence shows that neurotypical individuals who stutter use fewer gestures than those who do not stutter. Presently, no research exists about the interaction of stuttering and gestures in individuals with Down syndrome. Method: Twenty-nine individuals with Down syndrome (7-19 years) of whom 16 stuttered and 13 spoke fluently and 20…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Stuttering, Nonverbal Communication, Children
Agiovlasitis, Stamatis; Choi, Poram; Allred, Anthony T.; Xu, Jian; Motl, Robert W. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) experience health disparities possibly associated with high levels of sedentary behaviour (SB). We systematically reviewed SB measurement, levels, patterns, correlates, consequences and interventions in people with DS across the lifespan. Method: We searched these databases: Embase; PubMed; Web of…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Down Syndrome, Time, Incidence
Amo-Setién, Francisco; Abajas-Bustillo, Rebeca; Sarabia-Cobo, Carmen; Parás-Bravo, Paula; Leal-Costa, César; Redondo-Figuero, Carlos; Bandini, Linda – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Some studies suggest that children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID) are at elevated risk of obesity. The objective was to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with overweight and obesity among students attending special education schools in Cantabria, Spain. Methods: Cross-sectional design. A sample of n…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Obesity, Students with Disabilities, Special Education
Shields, Nora; Plant, Samantha; Warren, Catherine; Wollersheim, Dennis; Peiris, Casey – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: This study compared levels of physical activity completed by adults with and without Down syndrome. Method: Fifteen adults with and 15 adults without Down syndrome matched for age and gender, took part. The intensity and duration of physical activity were measured using RT3 accelerometers worn for seven days. Results: Only, 12…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Comparative Analysis
O' Shea, Muireann; O' Shea, Carol; Gibson, Louise; Leo, Jennifer; Carty, Catherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Overweight and obesity is a growing concern among individuals with intellectual disabilities; however, little is known about the prevalence among children and youth with Down syndrome (CYDS). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity among CYDS in South West Ireland. Methods: This cross-sectional…
Descriptors: Incidence, Obesity, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability
Melville, C. A.; Cooper, S. -A.; Morrison, J.; Allan, L.; Smiley, E.; Williamson, A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Obesity is a major public health concern internationally and this study aimed to measure the prevalence of obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities in comparison with general population data, and examine the factors associated with obesity. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of all adults with intellectual disabilities,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Females, Incidence
