Journal
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Volume 33, Issue 3, Pages 327-333Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jar.12664
Keywords
disability; health equity; Native American; photovoice
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- American Occupational Therapy Foundation
- Northern Arizona University Faculty Grant Program
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Background Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) experience health inequities, and those who also identify as a member of an ethnic minority group face additional health inequities. In the United States, a majority of adults with IDD continue to be supported by family caregivers making their health equity also important. The purpose of this study was to explore how Native American adults with IDD and their family caregivers experience health and wellness. Method This community-engaged research was guided by a Community Advisory Board (CAB) with study participants completing a Photovoice project. Results Participants identified individual, family and community level influences on health and wellness including the importance of participation in meaningful activities and connection to culture. Conclusions In order to address health inequities, more research is needed to understand health and wellness from the unique perspectives of individuals with IDD and those from racial and ethnic minority groups.
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