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1Faculty of Health Science, Department of Social Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Harstad, Norway.
Background:
In times of crisis, the interests of the individual might be sacrificed for the health and safety of others. The aim of this study was to explore the situation under Covid-19 for persons with intellectual disabilities, focusing on implications on the right to self-determination within health protection.
Method:
To understand how the relevant legal framework was governed by authorities and service providers during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have performed semi-structured interviews with 19 service providers in municipal home care services.
Results:
Many residents were provided adequate and adapted information about Covid-19, but very few were involved in the introduction and implementation of infection control measures.
Conclusions:
Our study has revealed how a crisis such as the pandemic not only puts the health of people with intellectual disabilities at risk, but also challenges their right to self-determination.
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