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Leisure education to leadership: Youth with physical disabilities' experiences in South Africa. 从休闲教育到领导力:南非身体残疾青年的经验。

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African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-30 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1234

Makhaya J Malema, Marie E M Young, Lisa Wegner

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Disability inclusion in malaria services in western Tanzania: A rapid barrier analysis. 坦桑尼亚西部疟疾服务将残疾人纳入:快速障碍分析。

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African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-28 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1270

Elias C Nyanza, Anthony Kapesa, Theresia Maduka, Monica T Madullu

{"title":"Disability inclusion in malaria services in western Tanzania: A rapid barrier analysis.","authors":"Elias C Nyanza, Anthony Kapesa, Theresia Maduka, Monica T Madullu","doi":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1270","DOIUrl":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1270","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Persons with disabilities generally face greater challenges in accessing healthcare and interventions compared with the general population. Malaria is one of the diseases that can seriously affect individuals with disabilities, as it requires early diagnosis and prompt treatment.Objective: This study explores the extent to which locally available malaria services and interventions are inclusive of persons with disabilities and identifies associated access barriers.Method: A qualitative case study focusing on social, cultural and health system factors associated with the inclusion of persons with disabilities in malaria services was conducted in Kigoma Region, western Tanzania. Thematic analysis of emerging themes identified barriers affecting access to locally available malaria services and interventions.Results: Inclusion of persons with disabilities in planning, implementation and reporting of health issues in different malaria programmes was reported to be limited. Persons with disabilities were unable to access malaria services because of different barriers such as the distance of the service provision sites, communication and information issues and a lack of financial resources.Conclusion: Persons with disabilities are widely excluded from malaria care provision across the entire health services paradigm, impacting access and utilisation to this vulnerable population. Barriers to malaria service access among persons with disabilities were physical, attitudinal, financial and informational.Contribution: The findings of this study identify that malaria intervention stakeholders need to take a holistic approach and fully involve individuals with disabilities at all levels and scope of malaria service planning and provision.","PeriodicalId":45606,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Disability","volume":"12 ","pages":"1270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138499744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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South African single mothers' experiences of raising a child with a disability. 南非单身母亲抚养残疾孩子的经历。

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African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-17 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1321

Siya Mbanjwa, Clare Harvey

{"title":"South African single mothers' experiences of raising a child with a disability.","authors":"Siya Mbanjwa, Clare Harvey","doi":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1321","DOIUrl":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1321","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Historically, in South Africa (SA), single motherhood has been part of the landscape and continues to increase. Disability in children is also increasing, yet it remains under-researched. Mothers are often left to raise their children with a disability alone, yet their voiced maternal experiences continue to largely be unheard, particularly in SA.Objectives: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of single mothers raising a child with a disability in SA. Furthermore, the aim was to explore how these mothers navigate their complex realities and practice of mothering, and to amplify the voices of mothers. Finally, the study sought to shed light on the particular contextual factors that affect single maternal experiences in caring for a child with a disability.Method: Twelve South African single mothers raising a child with a disability between the ages of 7 years and 18 years were individually interviewed in this exploratory interpretivist study. Thematic analysis was utilised on the data.Results: The four themes highlight the complex, multi-level strain of raising a child with a disability, which has had a significant impact on the social, financial and emotional facets of single mothers' lives.Conclusion and contribution: The findings of the study are important for developing a thorough understanding of the needs of single mothers in this specific context as well as their daily experiences as mothers of children with disabilities. These needs include the necessity of psychosocial support and equipping single mothers with accurate knowledge about their child's disability so that they can make better accommodations for themselves and their child.","PeriodicalId":45606,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Disability","volume":"12 ","pages":"1321"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696581/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138499746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A (mis)guidance of disabled youth: Post-secondary schooling transition experiences in South Africa 残疾青年的(错误)指导:南非中学后教育过渡经验

African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-14 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1293

Armand Bam, Samantha Kriger, Zelda Cottle

{"title":"A (mis)guidance of disabled youth: Post-secondary schooling transition experiences in South Africa","authors":"Armand Bam, Samantha Kriger, Zelda Cottle","doi":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1293","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Globally, there is a disparity that exists between equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities post-schooling. While South Africa has aimed at the inclusion of people with disabilities, there has not been sufficient evidence of a successful transition from school to work environments.Objectives: This study documents the experiences and barriers that influence the preparation of high school students with disabilities for post-secondary education and work opportunities.Method: A qualitative research methodology employing multiple case study design was used where semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with youth between the ages of 18 years and 36 years who were currently employed. The participants were identified through purposeful sampling. Data were analysed by thematic analysis.Results: The findings indicate two overarching themes indicating that the career choices of participants, firstly, were significantly influenced by teacher and guidance counsellor expectations and, secondly, experiences of discouragement where personal agency and autonomy were limited.Conclusion: This study illuminates the need to enhance the decisions around careers for people with disabilities which should debunk the expectations of society.Contribution: This study will make teachers, mentors and counsellors more aware of their contribution, influence and support to youth with disabilities as they transition into the workplace.","PeriodicalId":45606,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Disability","volume":"13 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134991259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors affecting occupational therapy services for patients with traumatic brain injury 影响创伤性脑损伤患者职业治疗服务的因素

African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-07 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1203

Melanie C.J.S. Leyder, Fiona Breytenbach

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Supporting a Tsonga learner living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome, a rare complex disability 支持一名患有baret - biedl综合症的特松加学习者，这是一种罕见的复杂残疾

African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-06 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1181

Mfungana M. Shikwambana, Jean V. Fourie

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Feeding children with autism in South Africa: The teachers’ perspectives 在南非喂养自闭症儿童:教师的观点

African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1252

Skye N. Adams, Nthabiseng Matsimela

{"title":"Feeding children with autism in South Africa: The teachers’ perspectives","authors":"Skye N. Adams, Nthabiseng Matsimela","doi":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1252","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Over 80% of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (autism) exhibit disruptive behaviours during mealtimes, highlighting the need for personalised care. In South Africa, teachers often take on the responsibility of feeding due to resource constraints and the time children spend at school. Moreover, children with autism have unique and individualised feeding requirements, which many teachers may not have the necessary training or skills to address adequately.Objectives: To explore the ways in which teachers of autistic children manage feeding difficulties in the classroom.Method: A qualitative research design was employed using semi-structured interviews. Eight teachers were interviewed on feeding autistic children between the ages of 3 years - 9 years in Johannesburg, South Africa. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.Results: The findings revealed that teachers encountered distinct challenges when it came to feeding autistic children in the classroom, particularly concerning the management of associated feeding difficulties. Teachers employed several strategies to encourage eating in the classroom setting including: (1) bolus modification, (2) behaviour modelling, (3) positive reinforcement and (4) offering choices and alternatives.Conclusion: The study concludes the need for specialised support and training for teachers to address the individualised feeding needs of children with autism. Implementing targeted interventions and providing resources for teachers could enhance their abilities to effectively support children with autism during mealtimes and promote a more inclusive classroom environment.Contribution: This study highlighted the importance of including the teacher in the multidisciplinary team when managing the feeding challenges in children with autism.","PeriodicalId":45606,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Disability","volume":"102 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135934776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Acknowledgement to reviewers 审稿人致谢

African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1346

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Functioning among persons with lower limb amputation with or without prostheses in Rwanda. 卢旺达有或没有假肢的下肢截肢患者的功能。

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African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-10-17 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1193

Robert Ngarambe, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu, Assuman Nuhu, David K Tumusiime

{"title":"Functioning among persons with lower limb amputation with or without prostheses in Rwanda.","authors":"Robert Ngarambe, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu, Assuman Nuhu, David K Tumusiime","doi":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1193","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Limb loss limits functioning and restricts participation in various environments. Persons with lower limb amputations (PLLA) experience challenges ranging from self-care and independence to psychological disorders that negatively impact their functioning.Objectives: To assess the functioning and the level of disability of PLLA with or without prostheses in Rwanda.Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among PLLAs aged 18 years and above in 10 districts of Rwanda. A total of 247 participants were purposively selected to fill the questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics using t-test and binary logistic regression were performed to analyse data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 21.0).Results: Out of 247 PLLA, 99 (40.1%) had prostheses and remaining 148 (59.9%) did not. Majority of PLLA without prostheses reported having more difficulties in mobility (s.d. 3.98), participation (s.d. 5.18) and life activities (s.d. 3.87). The majority of PLLA reported mild and moderate functioning in the domains of cognitive (odds ratio [OR] 8.842, 5.384 with 95% confidence interval [CI]) mobility (OR 16.154, 2.485 with 95% CI) and participation (OR 13.299, 15.282 with 95% CI).Conclusion: Persons without prostheses demonstrated reduced level of functioning and high levels of disability compared to those with prostheses in all domains. However, the mobility, self-activities and the participation domains were the mainly affected.Contribution: The study helps to understand the needs of the PLLA and emphasises that not only having prostheses can improve functioning but also emphasises the psychosocial aspects to reduce disability.","PeriodicalId":45606,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Disability","volume":"12 ","pages":"1193"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10623480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71487236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing a psychoeducational programme for caregivers of people with intellectual disability. 为智障人士的照顾者制定心理教育方案。

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African Journal of Disability Pub Date : 2023-09-22 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1195

Bonita K Gordon, Nontembeko J Bila

{"title":"Developing a psychoeducational programme for caregivers of people with intellectual disability.","authors":"Bonita K Gordon, Nontembeko J Bila","doi":"10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v12i0.1195","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In the Western Cape, South Africa, a significant number of individuals with intellectual disabilities are cared for by caregivers who receive little or no compensation, education or support. Despite the unique challenges faced by these caregivers, no psychoeducational programmes have been implemented for this particular population.Objectives: The study aimed to examine the factors contributing to caregiver distress and develop a solution in the form of a psychoeducational programme for caregivers.Methods: A mixed-methods research approach was employed. The qualitative phase involved exploratory research to gather fundamental information and gain new insights into caregiver distress. The quantitative phase utilised a 'one-group pre-test, post-test design' with a Likert-scale questionnaire to enable meaningful interpretations and comparisons of the psychoeducational programme's impact and value. The paired t-test was employed to determine significant differences between pre-test and post-test results.Results: The statistical findings demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge, with 99% of respondents indicating a positive impact in reducing caregiver distress and 85% feeling better equipped to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.Conclusion: The psychoeducational programme developed in this study had a positive effect on reducing caregiver distress.Contribution: This knowledge provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals in designing relevant intervention programmes, offering support and providing resources not only for individuals with intellectual disabilities but also for their caregivers.","PeriodicalId":45606,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Disability","volume":"12 ","pages":"1195"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10546245/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41139541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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