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Masse, Louise C.; Miller, Anton R.; Shen, Jane; Schiariti, Veronica; Roxborough, Lori – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Introduction: Compared to typically developing peers, children with disabilities due to neurodevelopmental disorders and disabilities (NDD/D) and to chronic medical conditions (CMC) have reduced participation in activities. The extent to which these two groups of children have different levels of participation is unknown and was examined in this…
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Chronic Illness, Child Health
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Kung, Pei-Tseng; Tsai, Wen-Chen; Chiou, Shang-Jyh – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Research that identifies the determinants of low mammography use among disabled people is scant. This study examines the determining factors related to the low usage of mammography among women with disabilities. To identify the barriers that prevent women with disabilities from participating in mammography screening can help authorities conceive…
Descriptors: Females, Adults, Disabilities, Barriers
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Kung, Pei-Tseng; Tsai, Wen-Chen; Li, Ya-Hsin – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Taiwan has provided free health checks for adults since 1995. However, very little previous research has explored the use of preventive health services by physically and mentally disabled adults. The present study aimed to understand this use of preventive health services and the factors that influence it. Research participants included disabled…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Health Services, Adults, Disabilities
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Weng, Rhay-Hung; Kung, Pei-Tseng; Tsai, Wen-Chen; Chiang, Hsien-Hsiung; Chiu, Li-Ting – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
The oral health of children with disability is often not as good as that of other children. In view of improving their oral health, this study aims to explore the utilization of fluoride varnish services among children with disability in Taiwan and its relevant influencing factors. With children under the age of 5 as subjects, this study is…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Health Insurance, Young Children, Rural Areas