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A Theory-Informed Qualitative Exploration of Social and Environmental Determinants of Physical Activity and Dietary Choices in Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities in Their Final Year of School
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Stevens, Gemma; Jahoda, Andrew; Matthews, Lynsay; Hankey, Catherine; Melville, Craig; Murray, Heather; Mitchell, Fiona – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The prevalence of obesity is higher in those with intellectual disabilities than the general population. The aim of the study was to understand the determinants of physical activity and dietary patterns in this population during their final year of school. Method: Qualitative data were generated from 10 interviews with adolescents with…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Physical Activities, Food, Eating Habits
Tobacco and Alcohol Use in People with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: Giving Voice to Their Health Promotion Needs
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Kerr, Susan; Lawrence, Maggie; Middleton, Alan R.; Fitzsimmons, Lorna; Darbyshire, Christopher – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Concerns have been raised about the use/misuse of tobacco and alcohol by people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. Aiming to address an identified gap in the current evidence base, this study sought to gain an understanding of the tobacco- and alcohol-related health promotion needs of this client group. Methods: Informed by…
Descriptors: Smoking, Drinking, Health Promotion, Moderate Intellectual Disability