Health behaviors among people with disabilities
Health behaviors have a significant impact on mental and physical health for everyone. Living healthier is the greatest opportunity we have to influence our own health. However, behavioural change is difficult, and people with disabilities who wish to improve their health behaviours often need support
The LEV project
Current efforts to implement preventive healthcare that considers health behaviors are still very limited. There is a lack of knowledge and tools that support people with disabilities. The LEV project has been developed in collaboration with individuals with disabilities and various healthcare professionals to find approaches that work in different contexts. A particular focus is on conducting research and developing interventions for individuals with disabilities such as autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.
Current studies in the Lev-project:
- Global screening of health behaviors: introducing Lev-screening (Lev-s) – development and psychometric evaluation:
Global screening of health behaviors: Introducing Lev-screening (Lev-s)-development and psychometric evaluation.
Sjöwall D, Stålhand F, Schettini G, Gustavsson P, Hirvikoski T. PLoS One 2024 ;19(12):e0315565 - A brief intervention targeting health behaviors (Lev – I): A feasibility study in adults with disabilities (Manuscript submitted)
- Biopsychosocial Barriers and Facilitators Behind Healthy and Unhealthy Behaviors in Adults with ADHD and Autism (Manuscript in progress)
- A brief group intervention targeting health behaviours (Lev-G) in adults with disabilties: A feasibility study in habilitation services context (on-going study).
