Prevalence of Severe Disability and Its Associated Factors in Northwestern Ethiopia: Evidence From Dabat District of Amhara National Regional State.

IF 2.4 3区 医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-04-23 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/ijph.2025.1607816
Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, Mikyas Abera, Ansha Nega, Zemichael Gizaw, Mulugeta Bayisa, Solomon Fasika Demissie, Molalign Belay, Abel Fekadu, Wondwossen Wakene, Getachew Azeze Eriku
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Objectives: To assess the severity, prevalence and reasons for disability in Northwestern Ethiopia.

Method: A community-based cross-sectional study design among 17,000 households in 13 Kebeles of Dabat district. The modified 12-item World Health Organization's Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) and 7-item WHO Domains of Functioning and Health was used to collect survey data.

Results: The overall prevalence of severe disability was 9.04%. This prevalence increased with age. Visual impairments were the most commonly reported type of disabilities. In 83% of the study participants, the causes of disability were modifiable, such as illness (36.93%), injury (17.81%), and congenital (10.86%). The elderly, those unable to read and write, the single and the separated were significantly associated with severe disabilities.

Conclusion: This study found severe disability is highly prevalent in Dabat district. Visual impairments were the most common reported types of disabilities, followed by mobility and hearing difficulties. Most individuals with disabilities had not completed high school, and employment opportunities were limited. Disability could be prevented through early screening and timely treatment, as many of the risk factors are modifiable.

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埃塞俄比亚西北部严重残疾的患病率及其相关因素:来自阿姆哈拉民族地区州Dabat区的证据
目的:评估埃塞俄比亚西北部残疾的严重程度、患病率和原因。方法:采用以社区为基础的横断面研究设计,对大巴特区13个县17000户家庭进行调查。采用经修订的12项世界卫生组织残疾评估表(WHODAS 2.0)和7项世界卫生组织功能和健康领域收集调查数据。结果:重度残疾总患病率为9.04%。这种流行率随着年龄的增长而增加。视力障碍是最常见的残疾类型。在83%的研究参与者中,残疾的原因是可改变的,如疾病(36.93%)、伤害(17.81%)和先天性(10.86%)。老年人、不能读写的人、单身人士和分居人士与严重残疾的关系显著。结论:本研究发现大巴特地区重度残疾发生率较高。视力障碍是最常见的残疾类型,其次是行动障碍和听力障碍。大多数残疾人没有完成高中学业,就业机会有限。残疾可以通过早期筛查和及时治疗来预防,因为许多风险因素是可以改变的。
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International Journal of Public Health
International Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生
CiteScore
4.20
自引率
2.20%
发文量
269
审稿时长
12 months
期刊介绍: The International Journal of Public Health publishes scientific articles relevant to global public health, from different countries and cultures, and assembles them into issues that raise awareness and understanding of public health problems and solutions. The Journal welcomes submissions of original research, critical and relevant reviews, methodological papers and manuscripts that emphasize theoretical content. IJPH sometimes publishes commentaries and opinions. Special issues highlight key areas of current research. The Editorial Board''s mission is to provide a thoughtful forum for contemporary issues and challenges in global public health research and practice.
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