Patka M, Wallin-Ruschman J, Al Rahma BA, Zar A, Bin Nauman H, Sharif JM, Ikram S, Ul Hasan T, Naeem A, Sharif GM, Mehboob N, Azim T, Khanam Z. 'We need to share our stories': the lives of Pakistanis with intellectual disability and their guardians.
J Intellect Disabil Res 2020;
64:345-356. [PMID:
32166785 DOI:
10.1111/jir.12723]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The experiences of Pakistanis with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and their family members have been underexplored empirically.
METHOD
The present study sought to address this gap by understanding the lives of five Special Olympics Pakistan athletes and their guardians through PhotoVoice.
FINDINGS
Through thematic analysis, we present the primary theme concerning Pakistan's cultural context that provides an empirical exploration of cultural beliefs about intellectual disability, cultural expectations and support received by people with intellectual disabilities and their guardians.
DISCUSSION
We discuss implications for research and practice.
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