Creating Family-Centred Support for Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities in Low-Income Countries: A Rapid Review to Guide Practitioners

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024

Preschoolers with disabilities and their caregivers have been neglected in health social service provision most low-income countries arguably too low resourced areas of more affluent nations. Yet as this rapid review published literature identifies, there are low-cost, evidence-based strategies to address needs that can be implemented communities by local people. Five key features the necessary supports examined. First leadership functions required create implement support services. Second, family-centred, home-based provided personnel undertaking form support. Third, providing opportunities for peer flourish encouraging formation advocacy groups across families. Fourth, mobilizing significant within community; notably traditional healers leaders; services poverty alleviation initiatives. Fifth, devising ways which preschool educational offered children a prelude inclusion primary schools. The serves further purpose. It provides an example how public researchers academics could achieve implementation knowledge into existing new through dissemination community practitioners.

Язык: Английский

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Technology-facilitated gender-based violence against women with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. e093988 - e093988

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Introduction Women with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face heightened risks of experiencing gender-based violence (GBV). The rapid growth digital technologies has introduced new forms violence, such as technology-facilitated (TFGBV), which disproportionately affects marginalised groups. Despite growing awareness, the intersection disability, gender TFGBV is under-researched. This scoping review aims to map synthesise evidence on against women LMICs, exploring manifestations its key vulnerabilities protective factors within these settings. Methods analysis will be conducted accordance Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews Meta-Analysis extension Scoping Reviews guidelines. A systematic search peer-reviewed grey literature performed six databases, including CINAHL, Scopus, Web Science, Social Sciences Citation Index, PubMed PsycINFO. Studies published from 2010 onwards, focusing LMICs involving any form TFGBV, included. strategy includes broad query terms capture diverse experiences TFGBV. identified screened double-checked relevance by independent reviewers. Data extraction focus themes study design, reported. We conduct basic content analysis, results presented tables narratives, providing a descriptive evidence. Ethics dissemination previously studies publicly available literature; therefore, ethical approval not required. findings disseminated through publication, presentations at relevant conferences knowledge-sharing sessions stakeholders working field disability GBV prevention. inform future research interventions aimed addressing LMICs. Trial registration details Open Science Framework ( https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/GZ2UR ).

Язык: Английский

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Innovations and Future Directions in Disability Research and Practice

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Perspectives on barriers to learning opportunities among deaf children in Tanzania

International Journal of Educational Research Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 9, С. 100468 - 100468

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Healthcare service access challenges and determinants among persons with Disabilities in Bangladesh

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024

Background: Persons with disabilities in LMICs facing numerous challenges accessing essential healthcare services. However, this understanding is lacking so far and Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the pattern determinants of services access among persons disability Methods: We analysed data from 4,293 extracted 2021 National Survey on Persons Disabilities. The outcome variable was service within three months survey, categorized as either "yes" or "no" based perceived needs. Several individual, household, community-level factors were considered explanatory variables. We utilized a multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model association analysis included stratification by age groups: 0-17 years 18-95 years. Results: One out every four Bangladesh reported that they could not their needs survey. main reasons for costs (52.10%), followed lack family support (27.0%), absence facilities areas residence (10.10%). Among those who did receive services, majority them governmental hospitals (26.50%), village practitioner (20.50%), private centres (19.78%). There higher likelihood residing households wealth quintiles living Chattogram Sylhet divisions. Unmarried divorced/widowed/separated lower likelihoods Conclusion: The findings emphasize need policies programs ensure entails raising awareness about importance providing demographic, well considering part social safety net programs.

Язык: Английский

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National Burden of Disability in Bangladesh and its Socio-Demographic Correlates

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2023

Abstract Background The burden of disability remains a global challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Bangladesh. Understanding the national-level its socio-demographic determinants is crucial for informed policy program development. We aims to explore national level Bangladesh correlates. Methods This study presents cross-sectional analysis 155,025 participants 2021 National Survey on Persons with Disabilities (NSPD). Disability status (yes, no) served as outcome variable. explanatory variables considered were factors at individual, household, community levels. A multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model was used associated variable, splitting total sample into two age-based groups: 0-17 years 18-95 years. Results Our findings reveal prevalence nearly 3% prevalent forms encompassed physical visual impairment. Close one ten individuals disabilities reported experiencing more than type concurrently. likelihoods observed be higher among educational attainment, those belonging households elevated socio-economic status, engaged white-collar occupations, residing Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur divisions. Additionally, heightened likelihood communities moderate illiteracy rates. Conclusion implications these extend extensively formulation allocation resources aimed tackling multifaceted challenges encountered by persons disability. Research Context Evidence before this Previous research has recognized substantial Bangladesh, yet lacked comprehensive nationwide assessments factors. Existing studies often focused localized contexts, leaving gap understanding broader landscape within country. Added value substantially contributes conducting analysis. Using representative samples rigorous methodology, it explores diverse dimensions approach bridges existing literature, offering insights nuanced intricacies Implications study’s have far-reaching resource allocation. By uncovering associations, enables policymakers formulate targeted interventions, addressing across education, employment, healthcare, social inclusion. Moreover, contributing discourse, underscores significance context-specific investigations impactful interventions. These can shape disability-related policies programs, not just but also comparable settings worldwide.

Язык: Английский

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Creating Family-Centred Support for Preschoolers with Developmental Disabilities in Low-Income Countries: A Rapid Review to Guide Practitioners

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(6), С. 651 - 651

Опубликована: Май 21, 2024

Preschoolers with disabilities and their caregivers have been neglected in health social service provision most low-income countries arguably also low-resourced areas of more affluent nations. Yet as this rapid review the published literature identifies, there are low-cost, evidence-based strategies to address needs that can be implemented communities by local people. Five key features necessary supports examined. First, leadership functions required create implement support services. Second, family-centred, home-based provided personnel undertaking form support. Third, providing opportunities for peer flourish encouraging formation advocacy groups across families. Fourth, mobilizing significant within community: notably, traditional healers leaders, services poverty alleviation initiatives. Fifth, devising ways which preschool educational offered children a prelude inclusion primary schools. The serves further purpose. It provides an example how public researchers academics could achieve implementation knowledge into existing new through dissemination community practitioners.

Язык: Английский

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Healthcare services access challenges and determinants among persons with disabilities in Bangladesh

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024

Persons with disabilities in LMICs facing numerous challenges accessing essential healthcare services. However, this understanding is lacking so far and Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the pattern determinants of services access among persons We analysed data from 4293 extracted 2021 National Survey on Disabilities. The outcome variable was within three months survey, categorized as either "yes" or "no" based perceived needs. Several individual, household, community-level factors were considered explanatory variables. utilized a multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model association analysis included stratification by age groups: 0-17 years 18-95 years. One out every four Bangladesh reported that they could not their needs survey. main reasons for costs (52.10%), followed lack family support (27.0%), absence facilities areas residence (10.10%). Among those who did receive services, majority them governmental hospitals (26.49%), village practitioner (20.52%), private centres (19.87%). There higher likelihood residing households wealth quintiles living Chattogram Sylhet divisions. Unmarried divorced/widowed/separated lower likelihoods findings emphasize need policies programs ensure entails raising awareness about importance providing demographic, well considering part social safety net programs.

Язык: Английский

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Protective Role of Social Networks for the Well-Being of Persons with Disabilities: Results from a State-Wide Cross-Sectional Survey in Kerala, India

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(5), С. 4213 - 4213

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2023

The current study presents the findings from a cross-sectional survey on social factors associated with well-being of persons disabilities (PWDs) in Kerala, India. We conducted community-based across three geographical zones, North, Central, and South Kerala state, between April September 2021. randomly selected two districts each zone using stratified sample method, followed by one local self-government these six districts. Community health professionals identified individuals disabilities, researchers collected information their networks, service accessibility, well-being, mental health. Overall, 244 (54.2%) participants had physical disability, while 107 (23.78%) an intellectual disability. mean score was 12.9 (S.D = 4.9, range 5–20). 216 (48%) poor 247 (55%) issues regarding 147 (33%) depressive symptoms. Among PWDs access, 55% limited networks. A regression analysis revealed that networks (b 2.30, p 0.000) accessibility −2.09, were well-being. Social are more important than financial assistance because they facilitate better access to psycho-socioeconomic resources, prerequisite for

Язык: Английский

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Types and Sources of Social Support Accessible to University Students with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(4), С. 464 - 464

Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2023

University students with disabilities face an increased risk of experiencing negative implications in educational, psychological, and social spheres during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed at assessing various dimensions support its sources pandemic that availed university disabilities. cross-sectional descriptive collected data from 53 We administered Social Support Scale (SSC) to assess five dimensions: informational, emotional, esteem, integration tangible support, access four sources: family, friends, teachers, colleagues. Multiple regression analysis showed mainly relied upon their friends for informational (β = 0.64; p < 0.001), emotional 0.52; 0.57; 0.001). Family members 0.406; 0.01) colleagues 0.36; provided esteem teachers demonstrated association 0.24; 0.05). The findings current suggest primarily sought peers. Although were primary source not found be significantly associated them. These necessitate exploring underlying factors how enhance them unusual circumstances such as online distance education distancing.

Язык: Английский

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