A qualitative exploration of the sociology of poststroke visual impairments and the associated health inequalities
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1738
Abstract: Inequalities have been found to exist within the visually impaired stroke population on an individual level, in relation to demographic differences, unequal access to vision services, transport, employment, and financial repercussions. The long‐term impact of… read more here.
Keywords: sociology poststroke; visual impairments; qualitative exploration; sociology ... See more keywords
Bullying as a Source of Posttraumatic Growth in Individuals with Visual Impairments
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DOI: 10.1007/s10882-016-9523-z
Abstract: Bullying has been recognized as a major public health concern and may be conceptualized as a potentially traumatic experience. A growing body of literature has documented posttraumatic growth (PTG), or positive psychological changes following traumatic… read more here.
Keywords: ptg; visual impairments; posttraumatic growth; bullying experiences ... See more keywords
Facilitating Play and Social Interaction between Children with Visual Impairments and Sighted Peers by Means of Augmented Toys
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DOI: 10.1007/s10882-019-09680-6
Abstract: Children with visual impairments (VIs) in mainstream education often experience social participation difficulties during peer play with sighted children. It was investigated whether augmented toys were effective to facilitate peer play and social interaction in… read more here.
Keywords: social interaction; children visual; augmented toys; play ... See more keywords
Physical activity, body mass index, and health status among youth with severe visual impairments aged 13-17 years in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.07.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Limited population-based data is available in the United States (US) examining physical activity engagement, weight status, and health status among youth with visual impairments. OBJECTIVE To compare parent-reported physical activity participation, weight status, and… read more here.
Keywords: status; visual impairments; health; physical activity ... See more keywords
US adults with visual impairments meeting 24-h movement guidelines: Updated national prevalence estimates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101320
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite known benefits of engaging in recommended amounts of physical activity (PA), sleep, and sedentary behavior (SB), little is known about how adults with visual impairments (VIs) meet these guidelines in isolation or simultaneously.… read more here.
Keywords: adults visual; meeting movement; prevalence; visual impairments ... See more keywords
Methods and Means for Education of People with Visual Impairments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.601
Abstract: Abstract The paper describes innovative approaches for education of people with reduced sight. Methods and means for presenting of graphical information for children, scholars and students are discussed. Different types of graphical Braille screens and… read more here.
Keywords: people visual; visual impairments; means education; education people ... See more keywords
Walkers with visual-impairments in the British countryside: Picturesque legacies, collective enjoyments and well-being benefits
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2016.10.001
Abstract: This paper draws on ethnographic research to explore the experiences of members of specialist blind and visually impaired walking groups who visit areas of the Peak District and Lake District, notable rural locations in Britain.… read more here.
Keywords: impairments british; visual impairments; countryside picturesque; british countryside ... See more keywords
[Risk factors for self-injurious, aggressive, and stereotypic behavior in children and youths with visual impairments].
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DOI: 10.1024/1422-4917/a000465
Abstract: Objective To increase the limited knowledge concerning the form and risk factors of self-injurious, aggressive, and stereotypic behavior in children and youths with visual impairments. Method Parents of 83 children and youths with visual impairments… read more here.
Keywords: youths visual; visual impairments; injurious aggressive; aggressive stereotypic ... See more keywords
A survey of the writing instructional practices of Nebraska teachers of students with visual impairments
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DOI: 10.1080/09362835.2020.1850450
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper describes a survey of teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) in Nebraska. Questions addressed their preparation to teach writing, writing practices, and beliefs about writing instruction. Twenty-four of 60 TVIs in… read more here.
Keywords: visual impairments; teachers students; appropriate students; students visual ... See more keywords
Expectancy-value beliefs, identity, and physical activity among adults with visual impairments
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1631395
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Physical activity plays a key role in health promotion and disease prevention, yet individuals with visual impairments do not generally engage in sufficient physical activity. The purpose of this study was to explore… read more here.
Keywords: visual impairments; adults visual; expectancy value; physical activity ... See more keywords
Leisure and health benefits among Korean adolescents with visual impairments
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DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2018.1435097
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore health benefits through leisure engagement among Korean adolescents with visual impairments. Method: Using semi-structured interviews, a total of 14 adolescents with visual impairments participated in… read more here.
Keywords: among korean; visual impairments; korean adolescents; health benefits ... See more keywords