Health and wellbeing for deaf communities in Wales. Scoping for a Wales-wide survey
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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- PHW Health and Wellbeing for Deaf Communities in Wales Report ENG
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Over 4000 people in Wales use British Sign language (BSL) as their first or preferred language. Numerous studies have reported inequalities in health among d/Deaf communities, including lower levels of health literacy, difficulties in accessing healthcare, and poorer health than the general population, including mental health. Members of the d/Deaf community are also potentially at greater risk of underdiagnoses and under-treatment of chronic diseases. Few studies have examined the health behaviours and factors that may help or hinder the d/Deaf population’s ability to maintain health in the UK, and none specifically in Wales. In view of the reported inequalities, a better understanding of what helps and hinders d/Deaf individuals’ ability to be healthy is needed. This work will help inform actions towards a healthier, cohesive and more equal Wales, addressing the aspirations of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
Keywords
- D/deaf, Sensory loss, Deafness, DeafBlind
Original language | English |
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Publisher | Bangor University |
Commissioning body | Public Health Wales NHS Trust |
Number of pages | 50 |
ISBN (print) | 1-84220-177-0 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2019 |
Event | It Makes Sense Conference: Sensory Loss Awareness Month - Conway Business Centre , Conway, United Kingdom Duration: 28 Nov 2019 → 28 Nov 2019 https://itmakessense2019.evenbrite.co.uk/ |
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Iechyd a Llesiant ar gyfer Cymunedau Byddar yng Nghymru. Cwmpasu ar gyfer Arolwg Cymru gyfan
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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