Demographic, psychosocial, and health- and disability-related factors associated with psychological distress among people with physical disabilities.

Kagan, Maya; Itzick, Michal; Tal-Katz, Patricia

doi:10.1037/rep0000206

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“…Our results extend the findings of an earlier study linking stigma and depression in those with intellectual disability,17 by establishing this relationship in a sample with a broader range of disability. In keeping with previous studies, we observed greater psychological distress18–20 and poorer life satisfaction21–23 27 in those who reported disability discrimination. Our study adds to this existing evidence by demonstrating this link in a UK-based sample for the first time.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…This association was similarly observed in a Swedish general population survey 20. Research has also linked perceived disability discrimination with lower life satisfaction in Canadian adolescents,21 Korean women with severe disabilities22 and Israeli nationals with physical disabilities 23. Perceived disability discrimination has been associated with poorer self-rated health cross-sectionally in four studies19 24–26 including a general population analysis of 52 458 individuals, from the European Social Survey 25…”

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confidence: 63%

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Disability discrimination and well-being in the United Kingdom: a prospective cohort study

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ObjectivesDisability discrimination is linked with poorer well-being cross-sectionally. The aim of this study was to explore prospective associations between disability discrimination and well-being.DesignProspective cohort study.SettingThe United Kingdom Household Longitudinal Study.ParticipantsData were from 871 individuals with a self-reported physical, cognitive or sensory disability.Primary outcome measuresDepression was assessed in 2009/10. Psychological distress, mental functioning, life satisfaction and self-rated health were assessed in 2009/10 and 2013/14.ResultsData were analysed using linear and logistic regression with adjustment for age, sex, household income, education, ethnicity and impairment category. Perceived disability discrimination was reported by 117 (13.4%) participants. Cross-sectionally, discrimination was associated with depression (OR=5.40, 95% CI 3.25 to 8.97) fair/poor self-rated health (OR=2.05; 95% CI 1.19 to 3.51), greater psychological distress (B=3.28, 95% CI 2.41 to 4.14), poorer mental functioning (B=−7.35; 95% CI −9.70 to −5.02) and life satisfaction (B=−1.27, 95% CI −1.66 to −0.87). Prospectively, discrimination was associated with increased psychological distress (B=2.88, 95% CI 1.39 to 4.36) and poorer mental functioning (B=−5.12; 95% CI −8.91 to −1.34), adjusting for baseline scores.ConclusionsPerceived disability-related discrimination is linked with poorer well-being. These findings underscore the need for interventions to combat disability discrimination.

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Disability discrimination and well-being in the United Kingdom: a prospective cohort study

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“…Except for the impact of being physically inactive, 20 which is a main risk factor for hypertension itself, physically disabled people are more vulnerable against psychological stress and discrimination, especially for those with spinal cord injury. 21 A previous study has suggested that physically disabled people may receive less benefits from the rehabilitation and healthcare services. 3 This may also contribute to a higher risk of hypertension among people with physical disabilities.…”

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension in Adults with Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study in Shanghai, China

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Zhang³

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“…This result is contrary to the negative influences on mental health identified in other literature: unemployment, low education level, a short duration of disability, low self-rated health and low levels of social support. 32 Perceived disability-related discrimination is associated with depression, while poor self-rated health and psychological distress are linked with poorer well-being. 33 The low vitality and high psychological distress levels of those living in residential homes are alarming, and more research on this issue has to be conducted.…”

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Physical and mental health of older people with disabilities in residential homes in Switzerland

Wicki

2021

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Objectives: People with disabilities are underserved in terms of health care and prevention, and special health conditions exist among older people with intellectual disabilities. The Swiss Health Survey only covers people over the age of 15 years living in private households. Therefore, this study aims to assess the health status of older persons living in residential facilities for adults with disabilities. Methods: A cross-sectional survey with written questionnaires was conducted in six cantons in Switzerland to capture context factors and the physical health status of persons aged between 50 and 65 years in residential homes in Switzerland. The survey collected data on physical and mental health from 241 persons aged 50–65 years living in residential homes for people with disabilities. This was compared with data from the 2012 Swiss Health Survey comprising a sample of 2261 persons of the same age with chronic morbidities living in their own apartments. Results: Regarding their health, 94.1% of the survey respondents rated it as being very good, good or moderate. Although higher limitations on activities of daily living, higher levels of psychological distress and lower energy and vitality were reported by all respondents, a lower level of health issues was assessed than in the sample of persons with chronic morbidities living in their own apartment. Conclusion: Low energy and vitality, high limitations on activities of daily living, high psychological distress, high obesity rates and the assessment of health issues and pain should be specifically addressed in residential homes for people with disabilities.

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Demographic, psychosocial, and health- and disability-related factors associated with psychological distress among people with physical disabilities.

Cited by 17 publications

References 30 publications

Disability discrimination and well-being in the United Kingdom: a prospective cohort study

Disability discrimination and well-being in the United Kingdom: a prospective cohort study

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension in Adults with Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study in Shanghai, China

Physical and mental health of older people with disabilities in residential homes in Switzerland

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