• Barriers to physical activity participation for adults with intellectual disability: A cross-sectional study 

      Michalsen, Henriette; Henriksen, André; Hartvigsen, Gunnar; Olsen, Monica Isabel Benedikte; Pedersen, Erlend Refseth; Søndenaa, Erik; Jahnsen, Reidun Birgitta; Anke, Audny Gabriele Wagner (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-08)
      Background - Identifying barriers that can be modified to promote physical activity is important for informing health interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities.<p> <p>Objectives - Exploring participation in physical activity considering age, sex, living conditions, and health conditions. Further, identifying barriers significantly associated with sedentary activity after adjustment ...
    • Mental health, challenging behaviour, diagnosis, and access to employment for people with intellectual disabilities in Norway 

      Pedersen, Erlend Refseth; Anke, Audny Gabriele Wagner; Langøy, Emmy Elizabeth; Olsen, Monica Isabel Benedikte; Søndenaa, Erik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-09)
      Background: Studies have found that presence of challenging behaviours and mental health problems limits employment for people with intellectual disabilities. This study investigates the associations between age, gender, living condition, level of intellec tual disability, diagnoses, behaviour, mental health, and employment in adults with intellectual disabilities in Norway.<p> <p>Method: A ...