title: Systematic Review of Health Promotion Programs Focused on Behavioral Changes for People With Intellectual Disability.
abstract: People with intellectual disability (ID) experience high rates of chronic health problems and poor overall health compared to people without disabilities. Recent attention to health risk behaviors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, and underuse of health care has led to the development of several programs intended to reduce disparities in this population through health promotion programs. A review of the literature was conducted focusing on programs developed to target behavioral changes in the person with ID. Thirteen studies, evaluating 10 different health promotion programs, were found. Programs varied significantly in design, targeted health change, and demonstrated effectiveness. Components of each program are systematically reviewed and recommendations made for future programs based upon the current evidence.
authors.affiliation: Hayleigh M. Scott and Susan M. Havercamp, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Haleigh M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.affiliation: Hayleigh M. Scott and Susan M. Havercamp, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Susan M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Havercamp
mesh_terms: D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology
keywords: chronic health problems; health promotion programs; health risk; intellectual disability