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Jessica Keeley1, Zhenmei Yeap1,2, Rachel Skoss1,3,4,5
1The Kids Research Institute Australia, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|August 2, 2025
Summary
Online health resources for people with intellectual disability often lack information on appraising and applying health knowledge. This study identified gaps in resources, particularly for adolescent sexual and mental health, to improve health literacy.
Area of Science:
- Health Literacy Research
- Disability Studies
- Information Science
Background:
- Individuals with intellectual disability face greater health challenges.
- Health literacy is crucial for better health outcomes.
- The internet is a key source for health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate online health resources for individuals with intellectual disability and their families.
- To identify information gaps in available online health resources.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of grey literature was performed.
- Searches included disability organization websites and advanced Google searches.
- Methods were guided by Arksey and O'Malley's approach.
Main Results:
- 1165 health resources were identified.
- Most resources focused on tests, checks, and procedures (19.5%).
- Content primarily targeted individuals with intellectual disability (71.9%) and focused on accessing and understanding information, with less on appraising and applying it.
Conclusions:
- Addressing health disparities requires improved health literacy for people with intellectual disability.
- Identified gaps include limited sexual health resources and mental health resources for adolescents.
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