ArticleBMC health services research2024
Perspectives of care providers on obstacles to healthcare access for people with disabilities in Ethiopia: a qualitative investigation.
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- Are primary healthcare facilities in Ethiopia complying with accessibility standards for disability-inclusion? an accessibility audit in Bahir Dar City.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Exploring machine learning insights into long-acting reversible family planning usage in Ethiopia: analysis of the PMA 2023 dataset.BMC public health · 2026Article
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- Left behind in primary healthcare: A qualitative exploration of healthcare experiences of people with disabilities in Ethiopia.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- The Lived Experiences of Young People With Disabilities in Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Ethiopia: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDespite having similar healthcare needs to non-disabled individuals, people with disabilities in Ethiopia face significant challenges accessing healthcare services due to existing barriers. This study aimed to explore these barriers from the perspectives of care providers in primary healthcare facilities.
methodsQualitative research was conducted with care providers in Dire Dawa to identify barriers to healthcare access for people with disabilities. Thematic analysis was used to categorize data into themes.
resultsEight healthcare providers from four service departments participated in eight in-depth interviews and two focus groups. Six themes emerged: physical barriers, financial difficulties, non-accommodating diagnostic facilities, care providers' attitudes and capacity, communication barriers, and lack of access to health information. Non-confidential and non-dignified care was also identified as a barrier.
conclusionThe study highlights important barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing primary healthcare services. Addressing these barriers is crucial for achieving disability-inclusive healthcare services. This research can serve as a starting point for further work in this area to promote equitable healthcare for people with disabilities.
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