Parental Concerns about the Health of Adolescents with Intellectual Disability : A Brief Report

Abstract EN

Background.

Parents of adolescents with intellectual disability are concerned about the future health and well-being needs of their children.

Method.

Qualitative data was collected as part of a cross-sectional descriptive study and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 parents.

The results were themed.

Results.

Most parents discussed areas of their children's health which made them anxious about the future.

These concerns were collated into five themes.

Conclusion.

The health and well-being themes were dependency, general health, challenging behaviours, and increasing support needs.