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How do multimorbidity and lifestyle factors impact the perceived health of adults with intellectual disabilities?

Monica Isabel OlsenMarianne Berg HalvorsenErik SøndenaaEllen Melbye LangballeE Bautz-HolterE StenslandS TessemAudny Anke
Published in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2021)
Adults with ID with female gender, reduced motor function and more physical health conditions are at increased risk of lower perceived health and should be given attention in health promoting interventions. A lack of physical activity tends to negatively influence perceived health.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • health information
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • health promotion
  • type diabetes
  • body mass index