@article{Embregts_P-2022_92893,
title = {A thematic analysis into the experiences of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period},
author = {Embregts, P. and van den Bogaard, K. and Frielink, N. and Voermans, M. and Thalen, M. and Jahoda, A.},
month = {jul},
year = {2022},
abstract = {Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a substantial impact on people with an intellectual disability. The goal of the current study was to explore the experiences and needs of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period in the Netherlands.  Method: A descriptive qualitative methodology was conducted, using semi-structured individual interviews with six people with a mild intellectual disability. Data were analysed thematically.  Results: Three overarching themes were found: (i) Missing social contact and having people close; (ii) Being housebound has changed my daily life; and (iii) Hard to understand the preventive measures.  Conclusions: Important insights into the experiences and needs of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period were gained. These insights are valuable with respect to a potential second COVID-19 wave or a future infection-outbreak.},
pages = {578-582},
volume = {68},
issue = {4},
journal = {International Journal of Developmental Disabilities},
publisher = {Taylor and Francis},
url = {https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2020.1827214},
}
