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Direct linkDixon-Ibarra, A.; Driver, S.; Nery-Hurwit, M.; VanVolkenburg, H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: There is a lack of health promotion programming designed to change the physical activity environment of the group home setting. The Menu-Choice programme assists staff in creating physical activity goals alongside residents with intellectual disabilities and provides strategies to incorporate activity into the group home schedule. The…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Intellectual Disability
Curtin, Carol; Bandini, Linda G.; Must, Aviva; Phillips, Sarah; Maslin, Melissa C. T.; Lo, Charmaine; Gleason, James M.; Fleming, Richard K.; Stanish, Heidi I. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The input of youth with intellectual disabilities in health promotion and health disparities research is essential for understanding their needs and preferences. Regular physical activity (PA) is vital for health and well-being, but levels are low in youth generally, including those with intellectual disabilities. Understanding the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Well Being, Health Promotion
Melville, Craig A.; Hamilton, Sarah; Miller, Susan; Boyle, Susan; Robinson, Nicola; Pert, Carol; Hankey, Catherine R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Carers can have a significant impact supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make healthy lifestyle choices. This study examines carers' training needs on diet and physical activity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken of the knowledge and perceptions of carers supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Physical Activities, Mental Retardation, Knowledge Level
Peterson, Jana J.; Peterson, N. Andrew; Lowe, John B.; Nothwehr, Faryle K. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Many individuals with intellectual disabilities are not sufficiently active for availing health benefits. Little is known about correlates of physical activity among this population on which to build health promotion interventions. Materials and Methods: We developed scales for measurement of self-efficacy and social support for…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation
Boland, M.; Daly, L.; Staines, A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: This paper describes a novel combination of inclusive methods to evaluate health and health promotion needs of service users (clients) with intellectual disability. Sixty centres provide disability services to over 900 clients with intellectual disability in the East Coast Area Health Board region of Ireland (population approximately…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Needs Assessment, Mental Retardation
