The Zimbabwe Patients’ Charter of Rights: Effects on Health Care Access by People with Disabilities Living with HIV and AIDS

Mpofu, Jabulani; Shumba, Almon

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“…those with severe cerebral palsy) are unable to express their opinions and preferences and therefore rely on others to help them take important decisions. Mpofu and Shumba ( 2013 ) also found out that people with disabilities in Zimbabwe were not being given an opportunity to talk about their health problems when they visit doctors. Instead, their ‘substitute decision-makers’ were responsible for making decisions on their behalf, including when to go to the clinic.…”

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“…The adoption of inclusive community practices by many developing countries has directly influenced the movement of most adolescents with physical disabilities from disability group homes to living in more inclusive communities (Majoko 2005 ; Makuyana 2004 ; Mkandla & Matarutse 2002 ). Those who remained behind in group homes are catered for by special institutions and residential rehabilitation hospitals that are scattered in many developing countries (Hungwe 2005 ; Mpofu & Shumba 2013 ; Mpofu et al 2012 ), as inclusion has its own limits (Hansen 2012 ). Other adolescents with physical disabilities are kept indoors by their parents for various reasons, including attitude-related reasons (Choruma 2006 ).…”

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Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings: An exploratory study

Mpofu¹,

Sefotho²,

Maree³

2017

Afr. j. disabil.

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BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to explore the psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive community settings of Makonde Urban in Zimbabwe. An inclusive community is one that aims to remove exclusionary practices within the community and promote community systems that accept all people irrespective of their difference. Inclusive communities on their own are not uniquely designed for people with disabilities, but most developing countries have adopted them as a basic strategy to influence and enhance psychological well-being of people with disabilities.MethodsA constructivist lived experience perspective underpinned this research, in which multiple case studies were used to interact with the participants on inclusion and psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities. Purposive sampling was used to select 14 participants (9 males and 5 females). Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and transcribed verbatim. Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis of data sources.ResultsIt was found that participants who were adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive community settings of Makonde Urban in Zimbabwe were having high levels of autonomy and choice, purpose in life, positive relations with others and good personal growth and self-acceptance.ConclusionThe findings of this study should enable inclusive communities’ policy-makers and researchers to better understand the psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities living in inclusive communities.

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Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings: An exploratory study

Mpofu¹,

Sefotho²,

Maree³

2017

Afr. j. disabil.

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“…However, the study minimised risks and enhanced potential benefits to the greatest extent possible [38] . The researcher also gave participants options to pull out of the study at any point, should they wish to without any penalties [39] .…”

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Exploring experiences of women with disabilities living in inclusive communities of Mutorashanga, Mashonaland West Province in Zimbabwe

Mpofu¹

2019

PIJ

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The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of women with disabilities living in an inclusive community setting in Mutorashanga, Mashonaland West province in Zimbabwe. An inclusive community setting is one that aims to remove exclusionary practices within the community system and promote community systems that accept all people irrespective of their difference. Inclusive community practices on their own are not uniquely designed for people with disabilities, but they have been adopted by most developing countries as a basic strategy to influence and enhance social acceptance and personal growth among people with disabilities. A constructivist lived experience perspective underpinned this research, in which multiple case studies were used to interact with the participants on inclusion and their experience living in an inclusive community setting. Ten participants (all women) were purposively sampled. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and transcribed verbatim. Four themes emerged from the inductive thematic analysis of data sources. It was found that participants were exposed to negative attitudes from their families and communities. The participants also indicated they were facing serious disability-related challenges and were living in abject poverty and lacked useful education. The findings of this study have the potential for the inclusive communities‟ policymakers and researchers to better understand experiences of women with disabilities living in an inclusive community setting.

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Disabilities and Entrepreneurship in Makonde Rural Community in Zimbabwe

Mpofu

Shumba

2013

Studies of Tribes and Tribals

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The Zimbabwe Patients’ Charter of Rights: Effects on Health Care Access by People with Disabilities Living with HIV and AIDS

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Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings: An exploratory study

Psychological well-being of adolescents with physical disabilities in Zimbabwean inclusive community settings: An exploratory study

Exploring experiences of women with disabilities living in inclusive communities of Mutorashanga, Mashonaland West Province in Zimbabwe

Disabilities and Entrepreneurship in Makonde Rural Community in Zimbabwe

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