Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Disability among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution

Yvonne, Ihegihu Ebere; Tochukwu, Obieze Ben-Cletus; Collins, Ihegihu Chima; Umezulike, Ani Kenneth; Uzodinma, Chukwuka Benjamin; Ngozi, Iheukwumere; Nnwakaego, Akobundu Uzoamaka

doi:10.23937/2572-3243.1510113

J Musculoskelet Disord Treat

2022

DOI: 10.23937/2572-3243.1510113

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Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Disability among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution

Ihegihu Ebere Yvonne¹,

Obieze Ben-Cletus Tochukwu²,

Ihegihu Chima Collins³

et al.

Abstract: Purpose: In Nigeria, people living with disabilities often face unintentional poor treatment and neglect. This cross-sectional study was aimed at exploring the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception of healthcare professionals towards PLWD in

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Status of Inclusive Healthcare Services in Nigeria

Ajuwon,

T Ahon,

Y Stallings

2023

J. Heal. Rehab. Sci.

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Introduction: Throughout the world, the number of persons with disabilities (PWDs) is growing exponentially as a result of factors such as population increase, ageing, and medical advances that prolong life. This has increased the demand for quality health services, especially in developing countries. Aim: The aim of this research is to assess the attitudes towards PWDs of “direct” and “indirect” healthcare service providers at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: The researchers analyzed the open-ended comments from 81 healthcare providers from the hospital, regarding their knowledge and attitudes towards patients with disabilities. Results: The authors classified the unsolicited comments into three main categories, thus: “institutional-level actions advocated”, “society-level changes advocated”, and “individual-level perception or attitude.” Conclusion: This project has implications for reform and development of medical services in Nigeria. It identifies specific areas of need to improve the quality of healthcare service pertaining to PWDs and their families, especially in relation to the removal of architectural barriers, the development of positive attitudes, the formulation and implementation of effective legislation, and improved pre- and in-service training of healthcare workers in line with signed domestic and international protocols.

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Status of Inclusive Healthcare Services in Nigeria

Ajuwon,

T Ahon,

Y Stallings

2023

J. Heal. Rehab. Sci.

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Disabilities in Eastern India

Kumar,

Biswas

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Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Disability among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution

Abstract: Purpose: In Nigeria, people living with disabilities often face unintentional poor treatment and neglect. This cross-sectional study was aimed at exploring the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception of healthcare professionals towards PLWD in

Cited by 2 publications

References 16 publications

Status of Inclusive Healthcare Services in Nigeria

Status of Inclusive Healthcare Services in Nigeria

Knowledge and Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Disabilities in Eastern India

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