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Exploring The Needs of Middle Eastern Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) during Health Care Transitioning to Adult Care
We are looking for:
- Middle Eastern Young adults ages 14-24 years with intellectual disability and their caregivers
- Living in Washington State
- Can complete a 1-hour interview three times
Participation in this study is voluntary
Study Purpose:
- Share the experiences of Middle Eastern young adults with ID and their fam during healthcare transition from pediatric to adult services
- Explore the quality of life and healthcare access of Middle Eastern young adults with ID
Study Activities:
- Young adults and their caregivers will:
- Participate in 3 interviews
- Complete a quality of life measure twice at the enrollment and exit
- Complete a photo narrative project related to healthcare transition
- Most of the study activities will occur virtually, however, one in-person visit might be required
- Some of the study activities will take place at Open Doors for Multicultural Families
- Interviews may be conducted in Arabic or English based on preference
Compensation:
- Each family will receive a $100 gift card for completing all study activities
This study has received approval from the UW Human Subject Division (STUDY00019215)
To enroll or for more information, please contact: Reham Abuatiq PT, PhD Candidate, University of Washington – 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
