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Interplay between representations, practices, and stigma variables towards people with intellectual disabilities
Laurie Lucassen1, Romina Rinaldi1, Elise Batsele1
1University of Mons, Belgium.
Abstract:
Disparities in healthcare are observed among people with intellectual disabilities. They generally face stigmatisation and negative attitudes from healthcare professionals. The aim of this study is to investigate the link of diagnostic label and social distance on inclusive health representations and practices towards people with intellectual disabilities among healthcare professionals. We conducted an online survey of 163 healthcare professionals living in French-speaking Belgium. The results highlighted that the diagnostic label and a lower social distance predict better representations and practices in inclusive health. In addition, an analysis of mediation showed the mediating effect of social distance on the link between being in contact with people with intellectual disabilities (through employment) and better representations and practices in inclusive health. This study enabled us to assess the interplay between stigma variables and healthcare professionals' representations and practices towards people with intellectual disabilities and to identify potential facilitators for promoting health equity.
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