Issues related to disability in India: a focus group study.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-118255
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Systematic research into disability has been scarce, especially from India, even though an estimated 5% of the population may have significant disability due to physical disorders. Depression as a common psychiatric disorder affects about 3%-5% of the population. Thus, the impact of disability related to physical, mental and substance use disorders is enormous and it influences resource allocation and policy planning.METHODS:
The issues relating to disability were addressed through a qualitative multicentered study. Focus groups were conducted at three sites in Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi on three themes (i) parity, stigmatization and social participation; (ii) current practices and needs; and (iii) the General Disability Model as proposed by the World Health Organization. The focus groups were homogeneous and included members from six categories ofparticipants:
individuals with physical disability, individuals with mental disability, individuals with alcohol/drug-related disability, family members of mentally disabled persons, family members of physically disabled persons and health professionals. In all, 118 groups were conducted with a mean (SD) group size of 8.6 (1.6).RESULTS:
Patients with mental and alcohol/drug-related disability were more discriminated against than those with physical disability. Awareness regarding the existing laws and social programmes was uniformly poor across the three centres. Stigmatization was a major reason for under-utilization of the meagre resources available. There was poor awareness of the Disability Act, 1996. The consumers felt more comfortable with the earlier terms of 'handicap' and 'impairment'.CONCLUSIONS:
The study has implications for policy planning, clinical decision-making and social behaviour. Awareness of the laws, facilities and programmes needs to be increased, especially regarding the Disability Act, 1996 among consumers as well as health professionals. More disability-friendly facilities are required.
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Assunto principal:
Preconceito
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Humanos
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Grupos Focais
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Pessoas com Deficiência
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Pessoas com Deficiência Mental
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Avaliação da Deficiência
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Programas Governamentais
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Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
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