A5087113989- Family and Disability Support Research
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Disability Education and Employment
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Malaria Research and Control
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Health Workforce Issues
Queen's University
2016-2025
Emerald Group Publishing (United Kingdom)
2023
Alder (United States)
2014
Linde (United States)
2014
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
2014
Association of University Centers on Disabilities
2013
University of Kansas
2011-2013
When attempting to understand the construct of intellectual disability in different contexts, speaking family members addition individual with may provide new insight about understandings and responses society help identify forms support that are available or needed ensure quality life people disabilities. This article outlines discusses interviews were conducted Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, children adults These explore how families came their child had an disability; availability support;...
Abstract Despite the documented link between presence of family-professional partnership and successful inclusion in schools, these trusting relationships are more an exception than a reality. We demonstrate need for framework to organize research, policy, practice on partnership; describe contemporary framework, Sunshine Model, that relies tiered multidimensional approach ensure with all families; illustrate how this can guide inclusive schools.
Abstract Objective To explore the lived experience of women living with infertility in Ethiopia. Method We used interpretative phenomenologic analysis open‐ended semi‐structured questions, focusing on what looks like and that means to women. Participants included who had experienced were following treatment at St. Paul's Hospital Center for Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Addis Ababa, purposefully recruited 13 NVivo version 12 software data analysis. Results The study generated six...
Background: In Ethiopia, children with disabilities face significant barriers to education, which are exacerbated for those living in remote villages and areas affected by conflict insecurity. Several studies have highlighted the important role that sustained multistakeholder collaborations could play removing inclusive supporting students helping countries like Ethiopia achieve inclusion.Objectives: This study explored stakeholders’ strategies programmes support they provide schools or...
Abstract Purpose Families of children with disabilities often have needs related to the care their child a disability. Although there has been extensive exploration family in high‐income contexts, is little known about this issue low and middle‐income countries like Bangladesh. In study, we explored families cerebral palsy Such understanding important as it will help improve services for families. Methods We used qualitative approach interviewed 20 members who visited Centre Rehabilitation...
Abstract Evidence suggests that integrated support, combining both natural and formal supports, is often essential for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their preferred quality of life. However, studies are limited on how organize supports so people families find a balance between supports. Often, there systemic personal boundaries around the nature extent support can be offered persons through mechanisms, yet value in lives undervalued society. Therefore, objectives...
Abstract Background Infertility is a marginalized sexual and reproductive health issue in low-resource settings. Globally, millions are affected by infertility, but the lack of universal definition makes it difficult to estimate prevalence infertility at population level. Estimating may inform targeted accessible intervention, especially for resource-limited country like Ethiopia. This study aims female Ethiopia using Demographic Health Survey (DHS) through two approaches: (i) demographic...
In the spirit of international cooperation and to advance human rights, many nations have signed ratified United Nations Convention on Rights Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). Ratification, however, differs from implementation, as current analysis disability policy Republic Tanzania reflects. Here, authors accepted Tanzanian Minister for Labour, Youth Development, Sports’ invitation local communities rally ensure that desired outcomes NPD are realized. They examine Tanzania’s National...
This article reports findings from 2 studies situated within a larger scope of design research on professional development program, Early Years, for Part C early intervention practitioners, working with families in home and community settings. Years includes online modules on-site mentor coaching, its has been grounded principles adult learning, evidence-based e-learning practices, regulations Web accessibility. The presented this focused evaluating feasibility the first module...
While access to support for individuals with disabilities has attracted international attention, children and their families continue face a range of barriers that limit timely the needed support, including health service. This is even worse living in resource poor settings like Bangladesh. The objective this study was determine extent which have knowledge about government We employed cross-sectional among 393 who sought services from Centre Rehabilitation Paralysed used chi-square test...
Background: The term 'last mile' has been used across disciplines to refer populations who are farthest away, most difficult reach, or last benefit from a program service. However, mile research lacks shared understanding around its conceptualization.Objectives: This project concept mapping process answer the questions: what is in global health and, how can it be make positive change for equity mile?Methods: Between July and December 2019, five-stage exercise was undertaken using online...
Abstract Family support consists of formal (i.e., provided by professionals) and informal family friends) assistance that responds to families’ emotional, physical, material/instrumental, informational needs is intended enhance the quality life member with a disability unit. The authors used case study approach examine voluntary self‐help association answer questions: (1) what aspects local entity provide effective meaningful families who have intellectual developmental disability? (2) makes...
Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) became a global pandemic in March 2020 and impacted nations worldwide not only because of the disease but also containment measures-imposed created ripple effects for populations each country. COVID-19 disproportionately affected vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities. This study aimed to understand impact on function Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)/Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) across their target communities—persons...
The psychological, social, and financial disabilities caused by infertility are significant for women, particularly those living in low- middle-income countries such as Ethiopia. Although rehabilitation can be an important form of support is frequently overlooked a disability or potential target interventions. This study aimed to determine what rehabilitation-related services supports available women experiencing We used Interpretive Description design. purposefully selected fourteen...
Background: Inclusive education is internationally recognised as the best strategy for providing equitable quality to all children. However, because of unique challenges they often present, children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are excluded from inclusive schools. To date, limited research on inclusion has been conducted involving IDD active participants.Objectives: The study sought understand experiences IDDs in learning schools Accra, Ghana.Method: A qualitative...
Abstract Background: A growing body of evidence has shown that persons with physical disabilities experience substantial barriers in accessing primary healthcare (PHC) services rural areas. Negative attitudes from providers and inaccessible facilities equipment are common experiences negatively affect access to quality for disabilities. However, there is limited research explores this issue the perspectives providers. This qualitative study delivering PHC Ghana. Understanding providers’...