Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province

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dc.contributor.authorMckenzie, Judith A
dc.contributor.authorMcConkey, Roy
dc.contributor.authorAdnams, Colleen M
dc.date.accessioned2021-10-08T07:18:04Z
dc.date.available2021-10-08T07:18:04Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractBackground: Intellectual disability (ID) is a relatively high-incidence disability, with an increased risk of poor physical and mental health. Persons with ID also have lifelong support needs that must be met if they are to achieve an acceptable quality of life. Little is known about these health conditions and support needs in the African context. This study examines persons over the age of 18 years with ID in residential facilities in Western Cape Province. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the health conditions and support needs of persons with ID in Western Cape Province. METHOD: A survey of residents' health conditions and support needs was conducted in face-to-face interviews with the managers of 37 out of 41 identified facilities. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The survey comprised 2 098 residents (54% of them female), representing less than 2% of the estimated population of persons with ID in the province. The survey suggests that such persons experience a wide range of health conditions (notably mental health and behavioural issues) but have limited access to general health care and rehabilitation services. Furthermore, the daily living supports required for an acceptable quality of life are limited. The findings highlight the need for better health and support provision to persons with ID.
dc.identifier.apacitationMckenzie, J. A., McConkey, R., & Adnams, C. M. (2013). Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province. <i>South African Medical Journal</i>, 103(7), 481 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34898en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMckenzie, Judith A, Roy McConkey, and Colleen M Adnams "Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province." <i>South African Medical Journal</i> 103, 7. (2013): 481 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34898en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMckenzie, J.A., McConkey, R. & Adnams, C.M. 2013. Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province. <i>South African Medical Journal.</i> 103(7):481 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34898en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0038-2469
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Mckenzie, Judith A AU - McConkey, Roy AU - Adnams, Colleen M AB - Background: Intellectual disability (ID) is a relatively high-incidence disability, with an increased risk of poor physical and mental health. Persons with ID also have lifelong support needs that must be met if they are to achieve an acceptable quality of life. Little is known about these health conditions and support needs in the African context. This study examines persons over the age of 18 years with ID in residential facilities in Western Cape Province. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the health conditions and support needs of persons with ID in Western Cape Province. METHOD: A survey of residents' health conditions and support needs was conducted in face-to-face interviews with the managers of 37 out of 41 identified facilities. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The survey comprised 2 098 residents (54% of them female), representing less than 2% of the estimated population of persons with ID in the province. The survey suggests that such persons experience a wide range of health conditions (notably mental health and behavioural issues) but have limited access to general health care and rehabilitation services. Furthermore, the daily living supports required for an acceptable quality of life are limited. The findings highlight the need for better health and support provision to persons with ID. DA - 2013 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town IS - 7 J1 - South African Medical Journal LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2013 SM - 0038-2469 T1 - Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province TI - Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34898 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/34898
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMckenzie JA, McConkey R, Adnams CM. Health conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province. South African Medical Journal. 2013;103(7):481 - 177. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/34898.en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Disability Studies
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.sourceSouth African Medical Journal
dc.source.journalissue7
dc.source.journalvolume103
dc.source.pagination481 - 177
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.6491
dc.subject.otherAdult
dc.subject.otherCohort Studies
dc.subject.otherFemale
dc.subject.otherHealth Services Accessibility
dc.subject.otherHealth Status
dc.subject.otherHumans
dc.subject.otherIntellectual Disability
dc.subject.otherMale
dc.subject.otherMiddle Aged
dc.subject.otherNeeds Assessment
dc.subject.otherResidential Facilities
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherYoung Adult
dc.titleHealth conditions and support needs of persons living in residential facilities for adults with intellectual disability in Western Cape Province
dc.typeJournal Article
uct.type.publicationResearch
uct.type.resourceJournal Article
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