Self-advocates with Down syndrome research the lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand

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dc.citation.issue2
dc.citation.volume36
dc.contributor.authorVaccarino F
dc.contributor.authorVaccarino Z
dc.contributor.authorArmstrong D
dc.contributor.authorBorkin E
dc.contributor.authorHewitt A
dc.contributor.authorOswin A
dc.contributor.authorQuick C
dc.contributor.authorSmith E
dc.contributor.authorGlew A
dc.coverage.spatialEngland
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-20T01:56:56Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-25T06:36:52Z
dc.date.available2022-12-02
dc.date.available2024-03-20T01:56:56Z
dc.date.available2024-07-25T06:36:52Z
dc.date.issued2023-03
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Individuals with Down syndrome are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are recognised as significantly immunocompromised. Yet their voices regarding their lived experiences of pandemic lockdowns have not been sought or heard. AIM: This study aims to describe the lived experiences of people with Down syndrome during the pandemic lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand to add evidence in order to inform systemic advocacy. METHOD: A mixed-methods approach positioned within an inclusive research paradigm was used, in which a group of self-advocates with Down syndrome co-designed a structured interview schedule and conducted 40 face-to-face interviews. Key themes were identified by using content analysis. RESULTS: Despite the difficulties associated with lockdowns and participants not receiving their usual supports and having to make significant adjustments, they remained positive, adapted well, and demonstrated a high level of resilience and adaptability. CONCLUSIONS: The findings add to the limited research on the lived experiences of people with Down syndrome during pandemic lockdowns. This research has given them a voice to contribute to policy, government initiatives, and service providers; particularly on issues around support during lockdown and staying connected with others.
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dc.edition.editionMarch 2023
dc.format.pagination300-309
dc.identifier.author-urlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36458448
dc.identifier.citationVaccarino F, Vaccarino Z, Armstrong D, Borkin E, Hewitt A, Oswin A, Quick C, Smith E, Glew A. (2023). Self-advocates with Down syndrome research the lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand.. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 36. 2. (pp. 300-309).
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/jar.13059
dc.identifier.eissn1468-3148
dc.identifier.elements-typejournal-article
dc.identifier.issn1360-2322
dc.identifier.urihttps://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/70543
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
dc.publisher.urihttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jar.13059
dc.relation.isPartOfJ Appl Res Intellect Disabil
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectDown syndrome
dc.subjectinclusive research
dc.subjectlockdown
dc.subjectself-advocates
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectCommunicable Disease Control
dc.subjectDown Syndrome
dc.subjectNew Zealand
dc.subjectPatient Advocacy
dc.subjectIntellectual Disability
dc.titleSelf-advocates with Down syndrome research the lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns in Aotearoa New Zealand
dc.typeJournal article
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