ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2018
Implementation of disability policy framework in Namibia: A qualitative study.
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- The barriers to access healthcare services by people with disabilities: Policymakers' perspectives.African journal of disability · 2026Article
- A Scoping Review of Frameworks for Promoting Employment among Multiply Marginalized People with Disabilities.Journal of rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Employment challenges for persons with visual impairment in Windhoek, Namibia.African journal of disability · 2024Article
- Family quality of life for families of children with disabilities in African contexts: a scoping review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Experiences of spinal cord injury patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit at the national referral hospital in Khomas region, Namibia.African journal of disability · 2022Article
- A review of the framework and strategy for disability and rehabilitation services in South Africa.African journal of disability · 2022Article
- Income security during periods of ill health: a scoping review of policies, practice and coverage in low-income and middle-income countries.BMJ global health · 2020Article
- Implementation of disability policy framework in Namibia: A qualitative study.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2018Article
- Part 2: The feasibility of utilising photovoice method and the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument in evaluating the Community-Based Rehabilitation programme in Namibia: A pilot study.African journal of disability · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study explores some of the experiences of national programme managers, heads of national organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and persons with disabilities in the implementation of the disability policies and legal framework in Namibia.
methodIn-depth interviews were conducted with multiple key stakeholders mentioned above. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. The Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) matrix (health, education, livelihood, social and empowerment) was utilised to guide the development of themes and subthemes.
resultsTwenty-one key informants participated in the study. Participants stated that while Namibia has made significant progress in addressing the medical and social needs of persons with disabilities, further progress can be achieved through better coordination, capacity building, review and updating of policies which allows for the inclusion of personal assistance, access to justice, improving supply chain management for a wide range of assistive devices, mainstreaming HIV prevention and treatment programmes, improved access to sexual reproduction and family planning, improved access to higher education, curricula reviews and effective monitoring and evaluating of the CBR programme.
conclusionsThe study revealed key issues that need to be addressed in reviewing the policy and legal framework so that it is responsive to the current needs of persons with disabilities. Further, the CBR programme needs an evaluation tool to assess its effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and also to elicit their experiences and satisfaction.
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