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Tobacco And Alcohol-Related Interventions For People With Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review Of The Literature., Susan Kerr, Maggie Lawrence, Chris Darbyshire, Alan Middleton, Lorna Fitzsimmons
Tobacco And Alcohol-Related Interventions For People With Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review Of The Literature., Susan Kerr, Maggie Lawrence, Chris Darbyshire, Alan Middleton, Lorna Fitzsimmons
Dr. Maggie Lawrence
Background The behavioural determinants of health among people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities are of increasing concern (ID). With the closure of long stay institutions, more people with ID are living in the community. As they lead more ordinary and less restricted lives, people with ID may be exposed to social and environmental pressures that encourage them to adopt behaviours that impact negatively on their health. Levels of smoking and alcohol consumption in this client group are of particular concern. Methods We undertook a mixed method review of the literature, aiming to assess the Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness and Effectiveness (FAME) of …