Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review

Down syndrome is the most prevalent genetic condition contributing to intellectual disability. Advancements in medical care have significantly increased the life expectancy of people with this condition, making employment a vital component for independent living and quality of life. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Ting, Chuong Hock, Mizanur, Rahman, Chen, Yoke Yong, Rasitasam @ Razitasham, Safii, Sharifa, EW. Puteh, Rosalia, Saimon, Abg S., Adenan
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Published: Narra Sains Indonesia 2024
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spelling my.unimas.ir-465562024-11-11T00:17:00Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46556/ Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review Ting, Chuong Hock Mizanur, Rahman Chen, Yoke Yong Rasitasam @ Razitasham, Safii Sharifa, EW. Puteh Rosalia, Saimon Abg S., Adenan BF Psychology RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine Down syndrome is the most prevalent genetic condition contributing to intellectual disability. Advancements in medical care have significantly increased the life expectancy of people with this condition, making employment a vital component for independent living and quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the current literature on the employability and employment experiences of individuals with Down syndrome, focusing on the evolution of the employment rate and factors influencing employment such as cognitive and personal factors, societal attitudes, challenges, and effective support systems. Using Arksey and O’Malley's methodology, a scoping review of relevant qualitative and quantitative articles from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), CINAHL, and Medline was conducted. The search focused on the keywords found in the title and abstract of articles from 1980 to 2023. The search strategy utilized medical subject headings (MeSH), including "work", "Down syndrome", and "employment". All articles employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods that were published in English were included. Of an initial 4,296 articles, 32 full-text articles were evaluated, and nine met the inclusion criteria. The data indicated improved employment rates for people with Down syndrome, with a recent employment rate of 53%. However, jobs are often limited to sectors like food service and are underutilizing their skills. Key factors associated with employment status include cognitive abilities, family support, and social attitudes. Despite positive perceptions, significant barriers such as systemic bias persist. Effective support systems are crucial but are often hindered by limited opportunities. In conclusion, employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome have improved, but challenges such as limited job diversity and systemic barriers remain. Comprehensive policies are recommended to promote inclusive employment practices and tailored support systems. Narra Sains Indonesia 2024-11-07 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46556/1/2024_Employment%20of%20PDS%20A%20scoping%20review.pdf Ting, Chuong Hock and Mizanur, Rahman and Chen, Yoke Yong and Rasitasam @ Razitasham, Safii and Sharifa, EW. Puteh and Rosalia, Saimon and Abg S., Adenan (2024) Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review. Narra J, 4 (3). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2807-2618 (In Press) https://narraj.org/main/article/view/1431 https://doi.org/10.52225/narra.v4i3.1431
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topic BF Psychology
RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
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RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Ting, Chuong Hock
Mizanur, Rahman
Chen, Yoke Yong
Rasitasam @ Razitasham, Safii
Sharifa, EW. Puteh
Rosalia, Saimon
Abg S., Adenan
Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review
description Down syndrome is the most prevalent genetic condition contributing to intellectual disability. Advancements in medical care have significantly increased the life expectancy of people with this condition, making employment a vital component for independent living and quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the current literature on the employability and employment experiences of individuals with Down syndrome, focusing on the evolution of the employment rate and factors influencing employment such as cognitive and personal factors, societal attitudes, challenges, and effective support systems. Using Arksey and O’Malley's methodology, a scoping review of relevant qualitative and quantitative articles from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), CINAHL, and Medline was conducted. The search focused on the keywords found in the title and abstract of articles from 1980 to 2023. The search strategy utilized medical subject headings (MeSH), including "work", "Down syndrome", and "employment". All articles employing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods that were published in English were included. Of an initial 4,296 articles, 32 full-text articles were evaluated, and nine met the inclusion criteria. The data indicated improved employment rates for people with Down syndrome, with a recent employment rate of 53%. However, jobs are often limited to sectors like food service and are underutilizing their skills. Key factors associated with employment status include cognitive abilities, family support, and social attitudes. Despite positive perceptions, significant barriers such as systemic bias persist. Effective support systems are crucial but are often hindered by limited opportunities. In conclusion, employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome have improved, but challenges such as limited job diversity and systemic barriers remain. Comprehensive policies are recommended to promote inclusive employment practices and tailored support systems.
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author Ting, Chuong Hock
Mizanur, Rahman
Chen, Yoke Yong
Rasitasam @ Razitasham, Safii
Sharifa, EW. Puteh
Rosalia, Saimon
Abg S., Adenan
author_facet Ting, Chuong Hock
Mizanur, Rahman
Chen, Yoke Yong
Rasitasam @ Razitasham, Safii
Sharifa, EW. Puteh
Rosalia, Saimon
Abg S., Adenan
author_sort Ting, Chuong Hock
title Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review
title_short Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review
title_full Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review
title_fullStr Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review
title_full_unstemmed Employment of people with Down syndrome : A scoping review
title_sort employment of people with down syndrome : a scoping review
publisher Narra Sains Indonesia
publishDate 2024
url http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46556/1/2024_Employment%20of%20PDS%20A%20scoping%20review.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46556/
https://narraj.org/main/article/view/1431
https://doi.org/10.52225/narra.v4i3.1431
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