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Negative and Positive Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canadians With Developmental Disabilities: A One-Year Ontario-Based Survey.
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Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID [J Appl Res Intellect Disabil] 2024 Nov; Vol. 37 (6), pp. e13300. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: Understanding the experiences of people with developmental disabilities during the initial period of COVID-19 pandemic.<br />Methods: Individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers completed baseline and up to five follow-up online surveys using the CRISIS-AFAR measures, between July 2020 and September 2021. We used qualitative (thematic analysis) and quantitative (MANOVA) analytic methods.<br />Results: One hundred and eighteen participants (64 caregivers on individuals 6-62 years, 54 self-reporting individuals aged 17-55 years) completed baseline survey; 46 participants (23 caregivers, 23 self-reporting adults) completed ≥1 follow-up. Qualitative themes included uncertainty, and negative and positive influences on behaviours and routines, daily life and mental wellness. Those experiencing positive impacts did not stably perceive so longitudinally.<br />Conclusions: Despite both negative and positive influences on individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, the prolonged pandemic had wide-ranging repercussions. Emergency preparedness planning should consider the disruptive effects of public health measures on routine and support for this vulnerable population.<br /> (© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1468-3148
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39258589
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.13300