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Direct linkSwaine, J. G.; Parish, S. L.; Luken, K.; Son, E.; Dickens, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: There is a critical need for evidence-based health education interventions for women with intellectual disabilities (IDs) to promote receipt of preventive health screenings. Previous research has established "Women Be Healthy," an 8-week classroom-style intervention designed to teach women with IDs about breast and cervical…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Mental Retardation, Screening Tests
Taggart, L.; Truesdale-Kennedy, M.; McIlfatrick, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Women with intellectual disability (ID) are surviving to the age group at greatest risk of developing breast cancer (50-69 years). These women are more likely to experience a greater number of risk factors placing them at an advanced threat of developing breast cancer. However, as a result of cognitive deficits and communication…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Females, Mental Retardation, Nurses
