scholarly journals The Effect of Obesity Rate on Health-related Physical Fitness of People with Intellectual Disabilities

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
김동만
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Obesity Rate ◽  
Health Related ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

scholarly journals Analysis of the Relationship between Obesity Factors and Health-Related Physical Fitness Factors among People with Intellectual Disabilities in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6533
Author(s):  
Guyeol Jeong ◽  
Buongo Chun
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
The Relationship

Little is known about the relationship between health-related physical fitness factors and obesity-related factors in individuals with intellectual disabilities. We investigated the prevalence of obesity and the relationship between obesity-related factors and health-related physical fitness factors among people with intellectual disabilities in South Korea to identify the physical fitness factors that influence the degree of obesity. For obesity-related factors, we measured body composition (height, weight, body mass index—BMI, and body fat percentage) of 108 subjects with intellectual disabilities (mean ± standard deviation; age = 24.4 ± 8.45 years). For health-related physical fitness factors, we measured muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. There was a significant negative correlation between muscular endurance and obesity factors (BMI, r = −0.306, p < 0.01; body fat percentage, r = −0.402, p < 0.01). Further, the prevalence of obesity (34.3%) and being overweight (17.6%) among people with intellectual disabilities was high in South Korea. In addition, muscular endurance was found to have a significant effect on the obesity level (β = −0.239, p < 0.000). This suggests that a program that considers muscular endurance should be prioritized when implementing an exercise intervention strategy for the treatment of overweight and obesity among people with intellectual disabilities.

Adapted Physical Activity: Influential Impacts to Establish a Field of Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff McCubbin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
State University ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Easy Task ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Sociopolitical Influences ◽  
Oregon State University

The purpose of this paper is to identify and describe key research contributions that have shaped the field of adapted physical activity. That was not an easy task as the area of adapted physical activity is relatively new. The field is also quite broad and has been influenced by many people and sociopolitical influences. In an effort to constrain the scope of influences, this paper will focus on studies related to motor performance and health-related physical fitness of persons with intellectual disabilities (ID). This was done in part because that is an area where I believe that my work and that of students and colleagues at Oregon State University, helped to contribute small fraction of what is known and in a way to help substantiate how much more there is to know. It is challenging to answer the questions of whose work significantly influenced what we now know about the health and fitness status of persons with ID. And more importantly what direction does this area of research need to go for us to change health related outcomes of this group?

scholarly journals Considerations for the Design of a Physical Fitness Battery to Assess Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Preliminary Reference Values for the SAMU DIS-FIT Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9280
Author(s):  
Ruth Cabeza-Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Baseline Values ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

For the assessment of the health-related physical fitness (PF) of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), tools designed for people without disabilities have generally been used. Also, the results of these assessments have routinely been compared with the scores obtained by people without ID. The objectives of the present study are to present the rationale for the design of an assessment battery for PF, the so-called SAMU DIS-FIT battery, and to present the results obtained by the participants classified according to age, sex, and level of PF (physical fitness). The selection criteria for the tests that would make up the battery were: (i) utility, (ii) psychometric properties, (iii) easiness and diversity, (iv) simplicity of execution, (v) familiarity and motivation, and (vi) economy of resources. A cross-sectional study was designed to assess the PF of 261 individuals with ID. To interpret the results obtained by the participants, each of the quantitative variables of PF was categorized into three levels: lower-fit, mid-fit, and higher-fit. The findings of this study serve as a first step in establishing PF baseline values for individuals with ID.

Is health a priority? Examining health-related support needs in adults with intellectual disability through a self-determination framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 174462952110096
Author(s):  
Romina Rinaldi ◽  
Jordan Duplat ◽  
Marie-Claire Haelewyck
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
A Priority ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Background: People with intellectual disabilities experience inequities in healthcare. Those are maintained by individual limitations as well as environmental factors. In this context, health needs are less likely to be expressed, identified and met. Method: We led a survey in 832 adults with intellectual disabilities to identify if health was set as a priority and if so, what were their major health-related support needs (in terms of physical, social and psychological health). Results: 67.1% of participants reported at least one need. Most frequently, two or more types of needs were reported with gender and living facility having an effect on whether participants would report these needs, but these did not affect which type of needs were reported. Conclusions: Health-related support needs are highly prevalent and diversified in people with intellectual disabilities. This study emphasizes the importance to consider health as a global concept as well as the relationships between health and self-determination.

Health Literacy regarding people with intellectual disability 'Our right to a healthier future'

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Skes ◽  
V Lukavečki ◽  
H Radašević ◽  
M Živec ◽  
M Polić-Vižintin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Health Related ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
The City

Abstract Background People with disabilities make 10,1% of the City of Zagreb society in 2019. Intellectual disability makes 4,8% of total disability population. One of the main goals of Zagreb Strategy of Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities from 2017 to 2020 is the accessibility to health care and services. Andrija Stampar Teaching Institute of Public Health undertaken public health initiative “Our right to a healthier future” in the City Zagreb in 2019. Objectives The aim was to recognize the need for early risk factors prevention, to increase health literacy and to improve access to health-care for adults with intellectual disability in Social-humanitarian organization and Daily Center Ozana. Results In order to assess the health status and health-related lifestyle attributes a multidisciplinary approach was carried out including a total od 53 adults with intellectual disability in Center Ozana. Activities included preventive exams, conducted workshops with individual counseling about healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. Hypertension was found in 14,9% adults with intellectual disability using standard diagnostic criteria (i.e. BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg). High blood sugar was found in 15,7% adults. Body mask index (BMI) was calculated. The awerage was slightly higher in woman (28.8) then in man (27.6). Conclusions Healthcare service have predominantly focused on the primary disability. The multidisciplinary approach and collaboration could help to achieve better health for people with intellectual disability. Obesity is a significant health problem for people with intellectual disability. Causes are multifactorial and obesity leads to a higher risk of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. It is important to understand where and how they need help and support in health terms and what resources and assets they already have or can access if needed. Key messages The health literacy concept for people with intellectual disabilities should not be dominated by specific perspectives, such as functional health literacy. Caregivers, family and supporters are a very important factor for health-related decision-making and health literacy for people with intellectual disabilities.

A training program to qualify people with intellectual disabilities for inclusive research

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Grebe ◽  
M Voß ◽  
L Heitland ◽  
S Nadolny ◽  
ÄD Latteck
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Health Related ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Inclusive research aims to involve people with intellectual disabilities (ID) with their views and values in all steps of the research process. But there is a lack of published training programs that address the qualification of people with ID for their roles as co-researchers. Objectives The aim was to develop a training program, based on constructivist didactics, in order to empower people with ID to act as initiators of health-related research, interviewers, data analysts and authors. In addition, the program aims to promote social self-organization and health literacy. The program consists of four steps: 1) Recruiting, relationship and team building; 2) Analysis of communication skills; 3) Choice of topic and formulation of a research question relevant to the lifeworld of the co- researchers 4) Exercises, carried out with an open, flexible approach, taking into account the individual biographies, knowledge, skills and interests of the team. Professional researchers moderate this process and promote the activation of knowledge and experiences. The whole process comprised weekly team meetings over a period of 7 months. Results The co-researchers were successfully empowered to deal with new kinds of demands and tasks. As of March 2020, the co- researchers selected pain as their topic and successfully formulated research questions, developed a guideline for semi-structured interviews and acquired essential interviewing skills. Data collection and analysis are still pending. Conclusions The implemented inclusive research approach pursued here, offers opportunities for generating research findings that are more relevant for the target group and their lifeworld. Consequently, professionals can better address the needs of their clients and develop tailored interventions. For the involved co-researchers with ID the training program seems to be successful in empowering them in decision-making and in reflecting on their own and other's health-related needs. Key messages People with intellectual disabilities can successfully be qualified as co-researchers with a 7-months weekly training program. The training program helps the co-researchers in reflecting on their own and other’s health-related needs.

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