How representative are organisations of persons with disabilities? Data from nine population-based surveys in low- and middle-income countries

Banks, Lena Morgon; Eide, Arne Henning; Hunt, Xanthe; Alghaib, Ola Abu; Shakespeare, Tom

doi:10.1080/09687599.2023.2215397

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“…For example, the sample was recruited from a large-scale population-based census, improving the generalisability of results. Qualitative studies with people with disabilities often involve recruitment through civil society organisations, and people affiliated with these organisations may not be reflective of the broader population [ 46 ].…”

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“If he has education, there will not be any problem”: Factors affecting access to education for children with disabilities in Tamil Nadu, India

Aruldas,

Banks,

Nagarajan

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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This study explores factors affecting children with disabilities’ enrolment and experience in school in Tamil Nadu, India. In-depth interviews were conducted with 40 caregivers and 20 children with disabilities. Children were purposively selected to maximise heterogeneity by gender, impairment type and enrolment status, using data from a previous survey. Overall, caregivers recognised the importance of school for their children’s future livelihoods or at least as a means of socialisation. However, some questioned the value of school, particularly for children with intellectual or sensory impairments. Other barriers to school enrolment and regular attendance included poor availability and affordability of transport, safety concerns or school staffs’ concerns about children’s behaviour being disruptive. While in school, many children’s learning was limited by the lack of teacher training and resources for inclusive education. Poor physical accessibility of schools, as well as negative or overly protective attitudes from teachers and peers, often limited children’s social inclusion while in school. These findings carry implications for the implementation of inclusive education in India and elsewhere, as they indicate that despite legislative progress, significant gaps in attendance, learning and social inclusion remain for children with disabilities, which may not be captured in traditional metrics on education access.

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“If he has education, there will not be any problem”: Factors affecting access to education for children with disabilities in Tamil Nadu, India

Aruldas,

Banks,

Nagarajan

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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User perspectives on the role of local services in promoting labor market participation of people with chronic illnesses

Radlick,

Bentsen,

Ervik

et al. 2024

Disability & Society

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to healthcare among people with disabilities: evidence from six low- and middle-income countries

Hunt,

Hameed,

Tetali

et al. 2023

Int J Equity Health

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Background The pandemic has placed considerable strain on health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading to reductions in the availability of routine health services. Emerging evidence suggests that people with disabilities have encountered marked challenges in accessing healthcare services and supports in the context of the pandemic. Further research is needed to explore specific barriers to accessing healthcare during the pandemic, and any strategies that promoted continued access to health services in LMICs where the vast majority of people with disabilities live. Methods Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with persons with disabilities in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Viet Nam, Türkiye (Syrian refugees), Bangladesh, and India as part of a larger project exploring the experiences of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and their inclusion in government response activities. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results This research found that people with disabilities in six countries - representing a diverse geographic spread, with different health systems and COVID-19 responses - all experienced additional difficulties accessing healthcare during the pandemic. Key barriers to accessing healthcare during the pandemic included changes in availability of services due to systems restructuring, difficulty affording care due to the economic impacts of the pandemic, fear of contracting coronavirus, and a lack of human support to enable care-seeking. Conclusion These barriers ultimately led to decreased utilisation of services which, in turn, negatively impacted their health and wellbeing. However, we also found that certain factors, including active and engaged Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) played a role in reducing some of the impact of pandemic-related healthcare access barriers.

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How representative are organisations of persons with disabilities? Data from nine population-based surveys in low- and middle-income countries

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

“If he has education, there will not be any problem”: Factors affecting access to education for children with disabilities in Tamil Nadu, India

“If he has education, there will not be any problem”: Factors affecting access to education for children with disabilities in Tamil Nadu, India

User perspectives on the role of local services in promoting labor market participation of people with chronic illnesses

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to healthcare among people with disabilities: evidence from six low- and middle-income countries

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