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Factors that affect the perceived health of adults with intellectual disability: A Western Australian study.

Authors :
Cocks, Errol
Thomson, Allyson
Thoresen, Stian
Parsons, Richard
Rosenwax, Lorna
Source :
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability; Sep2018, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p339-350, 12p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Background: Adults with intellectual disability (ID) experience poorer overall health than the wider population. Identification of personal, support service and lifestyle factors affecting health status will provide opportunities to improve health outcomes. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey of adults with ID. Interviews were conducted between January and July 2013. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using self- or proxy-reported general health as the dependent variable. Results: “Not good” health was independently associated with increasing age, financial hardship, smoking, and living in a home of their own. Physical exercise was inversely associated with not good health. Conclusions: Subjective health may be improved by attention to the factors identified in this study. This could include closer monitoring of the health of people with ID as they age and if they live in a home of their own. Similarly, targeted programs promoting physical activity and smoking reduction could improve general health for adults with ID. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13668250
Volume :
43
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129976413
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2017.1310816