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ERIC Number: EJ1218982
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1366-8250
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The Intersection of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and HIV: A Scoping Review
Jung, James K. H.; Heifetz, Marina; Durbin, Anna; Lunsky, Yona
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v44 n3 p346-356 2019
Background: HIV among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is rarely studied. This scoping review examined the HIV prevalence, health service use, prevention and risk behaviours among individuals with IDD. Method: Journal articles, book chapters and theses written in English and published from 1991 to 2017 in four academic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science) were eligible for inclusion. Results: From 1636 unique records, 32 documents were included in this review. They contained limited information on HIV prevalence and health service use by individuals with IDD and HIV. Most studies identified a poor understanding of HIV and high-risk behaviours, such as inconsistent condom use, among individuals with IDD. While HIV education programs were effective for this population, no studies identified educational interventions for their service providers. Conclusion: There is a need for educational programs and policies on HIV for both service providers and individuals with IDD.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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