Experiences of adults with physical disabilities at Kukura Neshungu Institute in Marondera, Zimbabwe : a social work experience
Thesis (M. A. (Social Work)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 === Physically disabled adults encounter many constraints in the societies they live in, and are often prone to stigma and discrimination, social exclusion and negative perceptions. Rooted in the qualitative research approach, this study is...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-ul-oai-ulspace.ul.ac.za-10386-31392020-09-27T05:10:04Z Experiences of adults with physical disabilities at Kukura Neshungu Institute in Marondera, Zimbabwe : a social work experience Mutema, Everjoy Tatenda Makhubele, J. C. Physically disabled adults Physical disabilities People with disabilities -- Services for -- Zimbabwe Older people with disabilities People with disabilities -- Zimbabwe -- Social conditions Thesis (M. A. (Social Work)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 Physically disabled adults encounter many constraints in the societies they live in, and are often prone to stigma and discrimination, social exclusion and negative perceptions. Rooted in the qualitative research approach, this study is informed by a sample of 20 adults with physical disabilities. It gathered data relating to experiences of adults with physical disabilities. Participants were identified using purposive and convenience sampling and took part in comprehensive face to face interviews. This data collection method provided a platform to elicit experiences of adults living with physical disabilities. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. The major findings that came out of the study included the main challenges faced by adults with physical disabilities, established the accessibility barriers, assessed how adults cope with health challenges, evaluated the cultural and traditional prejudices of adults with physical disabilities and assessed the stigma and discrimination that they face. From the participants’ personal encounters and narratives, the study recommends assistance and support of physically disabled adults, implementation of awareness campaigns and donations to be specified according to their needs. More so, the study recommends extensively involving and consulting adults with physical disabilities in matters that directly or indirectly affects them and supervising and monitoring schools which accepts persons with disabilities. 2020-09-24T08:54:59Z 2020-09-24T08:54:59Z 2019 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3139 en Adobe Acrobat Reader x, 103 leaves |
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Thesis (M. A. (Social Work)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 === Physically disabled adults encounter many constraints in the societies they live in, and are often prone to stigma and discrimination, social exclusion and negative perceptions. Rooted in the qualitative research approach, this study is informed by a sample of 20 adults with physical disabilities. It gathered data relating to experiences of adults with physical disabilities. Participants were identified using purposive and convenience sampling and took part in comprehensive face to face interviews. This data collection method provided a platform to elicit experiences of adults living with physical disabilities. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. The major findings that came out of the study included the main challenges faced by adults with physical disabilities, established the accessibility barriers, assessed how adults cope with health challenges, evaluated the cultural and traditional prejudices of adults with physical disabilities and assessed the stigma and discrimination that they face. From the participants’ personal encounters and narratives, the study recommends assistance and support of physically disabled adults, implementation of awareness campaigns and donations to be specified according to their needs. More so, the study recommends extensively involving and consulting adults with physical disabilities in matters that directly or indirectly affects them and supervising and monitoring schools which accepts persons with disabilities. |
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Experiences of adults with physical disabilities at Kukura Neshungu Institute in Marondera, Zimbabwe : a social work experience |
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Experiences of adults with physical disabilities at Kukura Neshungu Institute in Marondera, Zimbabwe : a social work experience |
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Experiences of adults with physical disabilities at Kukura Neshungu Institute in Marondera, Zimbabwe : a social work experience |
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