The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health, wellbeing, and access to services of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may be especially vulnerable to changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic given an increased likelihood of health concerns, low socioeconomic status, and difficulty accessing services.

Aims

The purpose of this study was to explore mental health problems and services in individuals with IDD during the pandemic. We explored whether number of mental health problems differed by disability, age, gender, living situation, physical health, and access to services.

Methods and procedures

An online survey about experiences during the pandemic was administered to adults with IDD and their caregivers in the United States and in Chile.

Outcomes and results

In both Chile and the United States,

SUBMITTER: Rosencrans M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9758885 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature