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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Perceived barriers to accessing health services among people with disabilities in rural northern Namibia
Disability and Society, Volume 27, No. 6, Year 2012
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Description
People living with disabilities (PWD) face unique problems in dealing with conventional healthcare facilities. We investigate the experiences of PWD as they access healthcare facilities in rural Namibia. More specifically, we investigate structural-environmental and process barriers to accessing health facilities. The study relied on semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling. The results showed PWD find it difficult to walk to health centers for treatment due to lack of transport, money to pay for treatment and toilet facilities and the distance is too far for people with lower-limb disabilities. There is a need to consider the unique issues affecting access to healthcare for people living with disabilities to achieve equitable access to healthcare services. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Van Rooy, Gert
Namibia, Windhoek
University of Namibia
Amadhila, Elina M.
Namibia, Windhoek
University of Namibia
Mufune, Pempelani
Namibia, Windhoek
University of Namibia
Swartz, Leslie Lswartz@sun Ac Za
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University
Mannan, Hasheem
Ireland, Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
MacLachlan, Malcolm
Ireland, Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Statistics
Citations: 80
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/09687599.2012.686877
ISSN:
09687599
e-ISSN:
13600508
Research Areas
Environmental
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Namibia