The Health and Economic Well-Being of US Mothers with Intellectual Impairments
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| Title: | The Health and Economic Well-Being of US Mothers with Intellectual Impairments |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Powell, Robyn M. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. May 2017 30(3):456-468. |
| Availability: | Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Health, Well Being, Mothers, Toddlers, Intellectual Disability, Poverty, Public Policy, Health Needs, Economic Factors, Disabilities, Parent Child Relationship, Welfare Services |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.12308 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| Abstract: | Background: While the United States has seen increased attention by policymakers on the rights of parents with disabilities, there is limited understanding of the health and economic well-being of parents with intellectual impairments. This study compares the health and economic well-being of mothers with and without intellectual impairments. Methods: This descriptive, exploratory study is a secondary analysis of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. This study includes a subsample of mothers of three-year-old children (n = 1561), including mothers with intellectual impairments (n = 263) and without intellectual impairments (n = 1298). Results: US Mothers with intellectual impairments are more likely to report serious health conditions, have less instrumental support, live in poverty, receive public benefits and experience certain material hardships. Conclusion: Findings from this study indicate the need for policies and programmes to support parents with intellectual impairments by addressing their health and economic needs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1137032 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Background: While the United States has seen increased attention by policymakers on the rights of parents with disabilities, there is limited understanding of the health and economic well-being of parents with intellectual impairments. This study compares the health and economic well-being of mothers with and without intellectual impairments. Methods: This descriptive, exploratory study is a secondary analysis of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. This study includes a subsample of mothers of three-year-old children (n = 1561), including mothers with intellectual impairments (n = 263) and without intellectual impairments (n = 1298). Results: US Mothers with intellectual impairments are more likely to report serious health conditions, have less instrumental support, live in poverty, receive public benefits and experience certain material hardships. Conclusion: Findings from this study indicate the need for policies and programmes to support parents with intellectual impairments by addressing their health and economic needs. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2322 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.12308 |
