A thematic analysis into the experiences of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period

P. J. C. M. Embregts; K. J. H. M. van den Bogaard; N. Frielink; M. A. C. Voermans; M. Thalen; A. Jahoda

doi:10.1080/20473869.2020.1827214

A thematic analysis into the experiences of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period

P. J. C. M. Embregts^*, K. J. H. M. van den Bogaard, N. Frielink, M. A. C. Voermans, M. Thalen, A. Jahoda

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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.

Original language	English
Number of pages	5
Journal	International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2020.1827214
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 2021

Keywords

COVID-19
PRODUCTIVITY
WORK
corona
experiences of people with a mild intellectual disability
intellectual disability
pandemic

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A thematic analysis into the experiences of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period. / Embregts, P. J. C. M.; van den Bogaard, K. J. H. M.; Frielink, N.; Voermans, M. A. C.; Thalen, M.; Jahoda, A.

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