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Intellectual Disability

Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology, 2023
‘Intellectual disability’ is a widely used psychiatric category that conceives of certain minds as impaired in their development. By approaching intellectual disability from a cross-cultural perspective, anthropology demonstrates how the condition is culturally variable.
P. McKearney, Tyler Zoanni
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COVID-19 deaths in people with intellectual disability in the UK and Ireland: descriptive study

BJPsych Open, 2020
Background Rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected people with intellectual disability disproportionately. Existing data does not provide enough information to understand factors associated with increased deaths in those with ...
Bhathika Perera, Richard Laugharne, William Henley, Abigail Zabel, Kirsten Lamb, David Branford, Ken Courtanay, Regi Alexander, Kiran Purandare, Anusha Wijeratne, Vishwa Radhakrishnan, Eileen McNamara, Youshan Daureeawoo, Indermeet Sawhney, Mark Scheepers, Gordon Taylor, Rohit Shankar   +16 more
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Injectable contraceptive use in women with intellectual disability: narrative review and service evaluation [PDF]

BJPsych Open
Background Intellectual disability is defined as an IQ of 70 or below. Women with intellectual disability frequently experience menstrual distress leading to the use of hormonal medications such as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA).
Marianne Bergman, Alaa Martin
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People with intellectual disabilities

BMJ, 2004
Their health needs differ and need to be recognised and met People with intellectual disabilities comprise about 2% of the UK population. Demographics are, however, changing and the population of people with intellectual disabilities increased by 53% over the 35 year period 1960-95, which equals 1.2% per year.1 A further 11% increase is projected for
Sally‐Ann Cooper, Craig Melville, Jillian Morrison   +2 more
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The Genetics of Intellectual Disability [PDF]

Brain Sciences, 2023
Intellectual disability (ID) has a prevalence of ~2–3% in the general population, having a large societal impact. The underlying cause of ID is largely of genetic origin; however, identifying this genetic cause has in the past often led to long diagnostic Odysseys.
Sandra Jansen, Lisenka E. L. M. Vissers, Bert B. A. de Vries   +2 more
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COVID-19-related prescribing challenge in intellectual disability

BJPsych Open, 2021
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions are expected to affect the mental health of the population, especially people with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder, because of a variety of biological and psychosocial ...
Bushra Rauf, Hafsa Sheikh, Hassan Majid, Ashok Roy, Rani Pathania   +4 more
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The impact of COVID-19 on people ageing with an intellectual disability in Ireland: Protocol for a follow-up survey [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

HRB Open Research, 2021
Background:  The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have had a dramatic impact on many people, but individuals with an intellectual disability, given the prevalence of congregate living and high levels of co-morbid conditions, may be particularly
Mary McCarron, Andrew Allen, Darren McCausland, Margaret Haigh, Retha Luus, Fathima Rosmin Bavussantakath, Fintan Sheerin, Niamh Mulryan, Eilish Burke, Eimear McGlinchey, Fidelma Flannery, Philip McCallion   +11 more
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The impact of COVID-19 on people ageing with an intellectual disability in Ireland: Protocol for a follow-up survey [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

HRB Open Research, 2021
Background:  The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have had a dramatic impact on many people, but individuals with an intellectual disability, given the prevalence of congregate living and high levels of co-morbid conditions, may be particularly
Mary McCarron, Andrew Allen, Darren McCausland, Margaret Haigh, Retha Luus, Fathima Rosmin Bavussantakath, Fintan Sheerin, Niamh Mulryan, Eilish Burke, Eimear McGlinchey, Fidelma Flannery, Philip McCallion   +11 more
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Current practice and adaptations being made for people with autism admitted to in-patient psychiatric services across the UK

BJPsych Open, 2021
Background A significant number of people with autism require in-patient psychiatric care. Although the requirement to adequately meet the needs of people with autism in these settings is enshrined in UK law and supported by national guidelines, little ...
Keir Jones, Satheesh Gangadharan, Philip Brigham, Edward Smith, Rohit Shankar   +4 more
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Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Adults with Intellectual Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
This study presents the results of a systematic review on the prevalence of sexual abuse experienced in adulthood by individuals with intellectual disability.
Raluca Tomşa, Smaranda Gutu, Daniela Cojocaru, Belén Gutiérrez-Bermejo, Noelia Flores, C. Jenaro   +5 more
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