Healthcare Barriers and Inequities: The Lived Experiences of Women With Intellectual Disabilities in Chile DOI
Izaskun Álvarez‐Aguado, Vanessa Vega Córdova, Miguel Roselló‐Peñaloza

и другие.

British Journal of Learning Disabilities, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Women with intellectual disabilities face major barriers to healthcare access. This study explored the experiences of 120 women mild moderate in Chile and their interactions systems. Method A qualitative design was used, collecting data through semi‐structured interviews examine communication challenges, discrimination unmet support needs. Results Participants reported difficulties understanding medical terminology, limited time for questions a lack visual aids. They also experienced discrimination, including infantilization negative provider attitudes, which undermined autonomy. The absence tailored support, such as simplified materials personalized guidance, further hindered engagement services. Conclusions Findings highlighted systemic inequities influenced by gender disability biases. stressed need inclusive training accessible tools. Recommendations included aids, specialized navigation health education programs improve equitable

Язык: Английский

Healthcare Barriers and Inequities: The Lived Experiences of Women With Intellectual Disabilities in Chile DOI
Izaskun Álvarez‐Aguado, Vanessa Vega Córdova, Miguel Roselló‐Peñaloza

и другие.

British Journal of Learning Disabilities, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Women with intellectual disabilities face major barriers to healthcare access. This study explored the experiences of 120 women mild moderate in Chile and their interactions systems. Method A qualitative design was used, collecting data through semi‐structured interviews examine communication challenges, discrimination unmet support needs. Results Participants reported difficulties understanding medical terminology, limited time for questions a lack visual aids. They also experienced discrimination, including infantilization negative provider attitudes, which undermined autonomy. The absence tailored support, such as simplified materials personalized guidance, further hindered engagement services. Conclusions Findings highlighted systemic inequities influenced by gender disability biases. stressed need inclusive training accessible tools. Recommendations included aids, specialized navigation health education programs improve equitable

Язык: Английский

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