Accessibility of sexual and reproductive services among people living with disabilities in Gweru, Zimbabwe: Insights from National Council of disabled persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ).
- Author
- Moyo, Shalom A. M.
- Title
- Accessibility of sexual and reproductive services among people living with disabilities in Gweru, Zimbabwe: Insights from National Council of disabled persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ).
- Abstract
- The study explored the accessibility of SRH services among PLWD in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The aim of the study is to investigate the accessibility of SRH services among PLWDs in Gweru: Insights of NCDPZ. The research was qualitative in nature and employed in-depth interviews, focus group discussions for data collection. A sample size of 10 respondents was drawn from the target population and was used to collect relevant data for the study. The study was underpinned by the social model of disability to understand issues surrounding PLWDs’ access to SRH services. Literature review was expressed, and gaps were identified. The objectives of the study were to identify SRH services available for PLWDs in Gweru, establish the barriers faced by PLWDs in accessing SRH services in Gweru, and explore strategies that can be adopted to enhance access to SRH services for PLWDs. The study findings show that PLWDS have little access to SRH services due to barriers such as communication, physical, and financial barriers. The study also shows how PLWDs have little knowledge and are not aware of their SRH services. The study revealed that there is a need to solve these shortcomings by educating Healthcare providers more about disability, teaching them sign language, building accessible facilities, and practicing inclusive Health services.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Disabilities
- Sexual and Reproductive Services
- Supervisor
- Mr. L.T. Shoniwa
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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