Correlates of Anxiety among Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Literature Review
Date
2022-08-16
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Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this systematic review was to synthe-
size the literature on the correlates and risk factors of anxiety
among adults with ID.
Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search
of peer-reviewed literature was conducted across six major
electronic databases. From an initial screening of 844 records,
13 studies were included for full-text review. Factors associated
with anxiety were categorized utilizing the biopsychosocial
model. Methodological quality was evaluated.
Results: Correlates of anxiety were identified at all levels of the
biopsychosocial model, including psychological or psychiatric
diagnoses, level of ID, gender, chronic health conditions, stress-
ful life events, and social interactions. Modifiable correlates were
discussed as potential targets for designing anxiety interven-
tions for adults with ID.
Conclusion: Despite the increased recognition of the mental
health needs of individuals with ID in recent years, this review
highlighted a dearth of research investigating the risk factors of
anxiety among this population.
Description
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities on 08/16/2022, available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19315864.2022.2111736. This article will be embargoed until 8/16/2023.
Keywords
intellectual disability, anxiety, stress, risk factor, correlate
Citation
Brittany M. Powers, Freda Patterson, Brian H. Freedman & Sean Healy (2022) Correlates of Anxiety among Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Literature Review, Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, DOI: 10.1080/19315864.2022.2111736