ABSTRACT
Background: The study was stimulated by a lack of information about the effects of social and economic factors on the needs of disabled children; especially those among the population residing in rural areas where access to care is limited. Objectives: The major objective of the study was to identify the nature and intensity of health vulnerability among physically handicapped rural children. It was thought possible that certain identifiable factors might be associated with increased risks of the handicapped children; for example: family structure and size; transportation and access to health services; family health practices; traditional beliefs and community attitudes about health care and rehabilitation of the physically handicapped children