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Editorial: The Case for More Action and More Research into Health Care Provision and Health Inequalities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Chapman, Hazel M.
; 
McMahon, Martin
; 
Kaley, Alexandra
; 
Mafuba, Kay
; 
Donovan, Mary-Ann
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University of Chester; Trinity College Dublin; University of Essex; University of West London; University of Sydney
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2024-06-24
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When we accepted the role of guest editors for this special edition on health inequalities, we did not foresee the range and variance of submissions that reflected the lived experience of the health inequalities in people with intellectual disabilities. This is reflected in the diverse and rich mix of studies covering a broad range of topics and methodologies included in this special edition. The pursuit of equity of access to health care is a central objective of many health care systems. These papers collectively illustrate the urgent need to recognise the intersecting influences of gender, disability and other social determinants of health in shaping individuals’ experiences and access to healthcare services. Moreover, these findings highlight the critical importance of incorporating the lived experiences and perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities into research, policy and practice. Looking ahead, it is essential to adopt an intersectional approach that acknowledges diverse and intersecting identities of people with intellectual disabilities, particularly women, in designing and implementing interventions designed to address health inequalities. This requires, not only addressing systemic barriers within healthcare systems, but also challenging societal attitudes and prejudices that perpetuate discrimination and marginalisation.
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Chapman, H. M., McMahon, M., Kaley, A., Mafuba, K., & Donovan, M. (2024). Editorial: The case for more action and more research into health care provision and health inequalities for people with intellectual disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 52(3), 437-442. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12610
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Wiley
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British Journal of Learning Disabilities
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http://hdl.handle.net/10034/628710
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10.1111/bld.12610
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: [Chapman, H. M., McMahon, M., Kaley, A., Mafuba, K., & Donovan, M. (2024). Editorial: The case for more action and more research into health care provision and health inequalities for people with intellectual disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 52(3), 437-442], which has been published in final form at [https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12610]. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.
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1354-4187
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1468-3156
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