Smoking behaviors of adults with developmental disabilities and their direct support professional providers

People with developmental disabilities are not immune from the addictive effects and poor health outcomes associated with cigarette use. Direct support professionals often play a large role in the social environments of people with developmental disabilities and the literature suggests that one's environment can influence behavior.

Source: Disability and Health Journal - February 3, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: Kendall A. Leser, Phyllis L. Pirie, Amy K. Ferketich, Susan M. Havercamp, Mary Ellen Wewers Source Type: research