ArticlePloS one2021
Environmental factors influencing the prevention of secondary health conditions among people with spinal cord injury, South Africa.
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- Sexual, bladder and bowel problems in people with spinal cord injury in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.African journal of disability · 2025Article
- Challenges in traumatic spinal cord injury care in developing countries - a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- The Role of Environmental Factors on Health Conditions, General Health and Quality of Life in Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Africa.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- The presence of pain in community-dwelling South African manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2022Article
- Determining the management of pain in people with spinal cord injury by physiotherapists in South Africa.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe environment where people live, work or play can influence health and disability outcomes. People with spinal cord injury are at risk for secondary health conditions, with this increasing readmission rates and decreasing quality of life. Studies on preventative care for secondary health conditions and factors influencing the prevention of secondary health conditions are scarce in low to middle-income countries.
aimTo explore environmental factors influencing the prevention of secondary health conditions in people with spinal cord injury.
settingThis study was based at a public rehabilitation hospital, South Africa.
methodsExplorative qualitative design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 therapists, 17 people with a spinal cord injury and six caregivers. The interviews were transcribed verbatim. Analysis was conducted using content analysis.
resultsThe categories that emerged included the impact of social support, inaccessible built environment and transport system, and an inefficient health care system. Sub-categories for the inefficient health care systems were: Shortage of resources, health workers lack of knowledge on prevention of secondary health conditions and inadequate patient care approach.
conclusionEnvironmental factors influencing the prevention of secondary health conditions are complex and multifactorial. When developing rehabilitation and prevention programmes, environmental factors must be considered.
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