Disability, Health and Human Development

Mitra, Sophie

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3097355

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“…Recently, one study (Mitra 2018 ) also studied people reporting some difficulty under disability, although this is not strictly in line with the recommendations of the WG that focus on only two categories (a lot of difficulty and unabe to do) as done in this study. Given the results above and given similar results in Mitra (2018) using panel data on disability for Ethiopia and Uganda using two waves of data, we recommend that the authors include the additional category 'some difficulty' in their analysis (or at least in a sensitivity analysis) and mention results of disability prevalence and correlates when the group with some difficulty is included.…”

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confidence: 78%

Self-reported disability in rural Malawi: prevalence, incidence, and relationship to chronic disease

Prynn¹,

Dube²,

Mwaiyeghele³

et al. 2019

Wellcome Open Res

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Background: Disability is a complex concept involving physical impairment, activity limitation, and participation restriction. The Washington Group developed a set of questions on six functional domains (seeing, hearing, walking, remembering, self-care, and communicating) to allow collection of comparable data on disability. We aimed to improve understanding of prevalence and correlates of disability in the low-income setting of Malawi. Methods: This study is nested in the Karonga Health and Demographic Surveillance Site in Malawi; the Washington Group questions were added to the annual survey in 2014. We used cross-sectional data from the 2014 survey to estimate the current prevalence of disability, simulate disability prevalence over the previous 12 years, and examine associations of disability with certain chronic diseases. We then reviewed the consistency of responses to the questions over time using data from the 2015 survey. Results: Of 10,863 participants, 9.6% (95% CI 9.0-10.1%) reported disability in at least one domain. Prevalence was higher among women and increased with age. Since 2004, we estimate the number of people experiencing disability has increased 1.5 times. Obesity and diabetes were associated with disability, but hypertension and HIV were not. Participants reporting “no difficulty” or “can’t do at all” for any domain were likely to report the same status one year later, whereas there was considerable movement between people describing “some difficulty” and “a lot of difficulty”. Conclusions: Disability prevalence is high and likely to increase over time. Further research into the needs of this population is crucial to ensure inclusive policies are created and sustainable development goals are met.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 78%

Self-reported disability in rural Malawi: prevalence, incidence, and relationship to chronic disease

Prynn¹,

Dube²,

Mwaiyeghele³

et al. 2019

Wellcome Open Res

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“…These schools are ‘transformed to accommodate learners who have high intensity support needs and designed to assist learners through integrating various teaching methods based on the individual student’s needs’ (Department of Education 2001b :20). While the special schooling system aims to support children with disabilities questions remain about its suitability to facilitate access to tertiary education and job opportunities later in life (Mitra 2018 ).…”

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A (mis)guidance of disabled youth: Post-secondary schooling transition experiences in South Africa

Bam,

Kriger,

Cottle

2023

African Journal of Disability

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Background: Globally, there is a disparity that exists between equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities post-schooling. While South Africa has aimed at the inclusion of people with disabilities, there has not been sufficient evidence of a successful transition from school to work environments.Objectives: This study documents the experiences and barriers that influence the preparation of high school students with disabilities for post-secondary education and work opportunities.Method: A qualitative research methodology employing multiple case study design was used where semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with youth between the ages of 18 years and 36 years who were currently employed. The participants were identified through purposeful sampling. Data were analysed by thematic analysis.Results: The findings indicate two overarching themes indicating that the career choices of participants, firstly, were significantly influenced by teacher and guidance counsellor expectations and, secondly, experiences of discouragement where personal agency and autonomy were limited.Conclusion: This study illuminates the need to enhance the decisions around careers for people with disabilities which should debunk the expectations of society.Contribution: This study will make teachers, mentors and counsellors more aware of their contribution, influence and support to youth with disabilities as they transition into the workplace.

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Social Protection for Disability in Central Uganda: a Human Development Perspective

Mugeere

2020

Afr. Rev.

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Whereas there is ample empirical evidence on the nature and functioning of formal and informal social protection systems in Uganda, there are limited studies on their influence on the youth living with disabilities. This paper explores the meaning and functioning of social protection strategies among youth living with spina bifida and hydrocephalous in central Uganda. Using data from in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and key informants, the paper observes that there is widespread knowledge on social protection systems among the respondents. Overall, social protection encompasses all measures implemented to address the perceived social exclusion and vulnerabilities related to the disability condition. The paper recommends a philosophical twist to the implementation of social protection by interrogating the human development model of disability which places the elements of the health conditions, impairments and their causes and consequences on the wellbeing of these vulnerable individuals at the core of the theoretical discourse.

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Disability, Health and Human Development

Cited by 7 publications

References 150 publications

Self-reported disability in rural Malawi: prevalence, incidence, and relationship to chronic disease

Self-reported disability in rural Malawi: prevalence, incidence, and relationship to chronic disease

A (mis)guidance of disabled youth: Post-secondary schooling transition experiences in South Africa

Social Protection for Disability in Central Uganda: a Human Development Perspective

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