Healthcare Barriers and Inequities: The Lived Experiences of Women With Intellectual Disabilities in Chile.
Background: Women with intellectual disabilities face major barriers to healthcare access. This study explored the experiences of 120 women with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in Chile and their interactions with healthcare systems. Method: A qualitative design was used, collecting data...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Learning Disabilities Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 446 - 457 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Sep2025
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